3rd Grade ENERGY

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. It is created when particles move faster and collide with each other.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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When particles are heated, they move faster and spread apart.

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What happens to particles as they cool down?

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As particles cool down, they slow down and come closer together.

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What are two forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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A campfire produces heat energy and light energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy used when objects move.

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How does heat transfer?

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Heat always transfers from hot to cold.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made when a guitar is strummed.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that comes from light sources, like the sun or a light bulb.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat you feel when you touch a warm stove.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, like a ball at the top of a hill.

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