MELTS

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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 friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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How does rubbing hands together produce warmth?

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Rubbing hands together produces warmth by creating thermal energy through friction.

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What are the three types of energy produced by a lit lightbulb?

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The three types of energy produced by a lit lightbulb are light energy, thermal energy, and electrical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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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 person pushing a shopping cart.

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What is NOT an example of mechanical energy?

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Solar panels powering a building are not an example of mechanical energy; they convert solar energy into electrical energy.

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What is heat?

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Heat is another name for thermal energy, which is the energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.