Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and more.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of an object. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun. It can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy generated from the movement of air. Wind turbines convert this energy into electricity.

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What is hydro energy?

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Hydro energy, or hydropower, is the energy generated from moving water, typically from rivers or dams.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is the heat that comes from the Earth's interior. It can be used for heating and electricity generation.