5.6A Forms of Energy

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What is radiant energy that our eyes can see?

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Light is the form of radiant energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What type of energy causes a transfer of heat between materials?

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Thermal energy is the energy that causes heat transfer between materials.

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What do we call a place where energy comes from, such as batteries, food, fuels, and the Sun?

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An energy source is a place where energy originates.

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What form of energy is created by the rotation of a pinwheel?

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Mechanical energy is created when the pinwheel moves.

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What type of energy source does a solar panel use?

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A solar panel uses light energy.

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What is the definition of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy 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.

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What is an example of an energy source?

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Examples of energy sources include the Sun, wind, and fossil fuels.

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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 produced by vibrating sound waves.