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, light, and sound.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that we can see. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects and travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons, commonly used to power devices.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car or a wind-up toy.