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 mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and radiant (light) energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of 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. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 produced by vibrations and travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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How is energy transformed?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another, such as electrical energy being converted to light energy in a light bulb.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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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.