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 kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, radiant, and sound energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy associated with the motion of particles in a substance.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.