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 different forms of energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating waves that travel through air, water, or solids.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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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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How does a hydroelectric dam work?

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A hydroelectric dam generates electricity by using the energy of flowing water to spin turbines.

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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 total kinetic energy of particles 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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.