5.6a 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 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 renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position. An example is a moving car.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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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 lamps and computers.

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What is an example of a device that uses thermal energy?

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An example of a device that uses thermal energy is an oven.

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What is the main source of energy for a hydroelectric dam?

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The main source of energy for a hydroelectric dam is the kinetic energy of flowing water.

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What type of energy does a light bulb use?

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A light bulb uses electrical energy to produce light.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.