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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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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye, such as sunlight or light from a flashlight.

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What is an example of light energy?

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A flashlight.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a nonrenewable fossil fuel that is used as an energy source.

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What does nonrenewable mean?

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Nonrenewable means that a resource cannot be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time.

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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 an example of mechanical energy?

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A bicycle in motion.

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Where are most fossil fuels located on Earth?

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Most fossil fuels are located deep underground.

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What is a power plant?

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A power plant is a facility that generates electricity by converting energy from various sources.