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 different forms of energy include heat, light, sound, mechanical, electrical, and chemical energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that allows us to see. It comes from sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is used to cook food and warm our homes.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects. It travels in waves and allows us to hear.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion. It is the sum of potential and kinetic energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object due to their motion. It is often felt as heat.

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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. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight shining through a window.

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