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 different forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, light, sound, and chemical energy.

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What form of energy does a lamp use?

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A lamp uses light energy.

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What form of energy is talking?

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Talking uses sound energy.

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Which type of energy does a wind-up toy use?

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A wind-up toy uses mechanical energy.

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Which uses thermal energy?

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A hair dryer uses thermal energy.

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What form of energy is used when a person hits a tennis ball with a racket?

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Hitting a tennis ball uses mechanical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye.