Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the capacity to do work.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed or changed into other forms.

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What type of energy is stored in matter and released through chemical reactions?

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Chemical energy.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is an example of energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

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A fan converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is emitted by sources like the sun.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.