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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Is energy always found in the same form?

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No, energy can change from one form to another.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of 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 nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the potential energy stored in an atom's nucleus.

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What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds between atoms.

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What is the ultimate source of energy for Earth?

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The sun is the ultimate source of energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.