Types of Energy

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium and can occur in a vacuum.

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What type of energy is associated with electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion. It depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can travel through air, water, and solids.

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What is the principle of energy conservation?

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The principle of energy conservation states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.