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 main forms of energy?

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

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is electricity generated by the movement of water, typically through a dam.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through air or other mediums.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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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 an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made by a ringing bell.