Forms of energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of 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. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy associated with vibrations that travel through air, water, or solids.

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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 nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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How does a flashlight work?

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A flashlight converts electrical energy from batteries into light energy.

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What happens when you turn on a flashlight?

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Turning on a flashlight allows electrical energy to flow, powering the light bulb to produce light.