Energy Review

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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 two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.

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What happens to energy when it is transferred?

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When energy is transferred, it moves from one object or system to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How does energy affect temperature?

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As energy increases, the temperature of an object usually increases.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air.