MELTS

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What is MELTS?

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MELTS stands for Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound energy. It represents different forms of energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy that comes from electric charges. It powers devices like cell phones and lights.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. It is used in cooking and heating.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects. It can be seen in machines and moving vehicles.

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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 light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves.

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How is electrical energy used in daily life?

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Electrical energy is used to power devices like cell phones, computers, and lights.

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What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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An example of thermal energy is a heater that warms up a room.

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What type of energy does a windmill produce?

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A windmill produces mechanical energy from the wind.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music played from a speaker.