3rd Grade Energy Practice Test

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers devices like lights and fans.

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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. It can be seen when a bicycle is moving.

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What is stored energy?

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Stored energy is energy that is not currently being used but can be released when needed, like fuel in a car.

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What is the source of energy for a television?

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The source of energy for a television is electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. The sun provides thermal energy to Earth.

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What happens when a bicycle goes faster?

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When a bicycle goes faster, its mechanical energy increases.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is an example of a change from electrical energy to mechanical energy?

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An example is plugging in a fan and turning it on so the blades start to spin.

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What is fuel?

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Fuel is a form of stored energy that can be used to produce energy, like gasoline for cars.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that comes from light sources, like the sun or light bulbs.

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