Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What are insulators?

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Insulators are materials that do not allow heat or electricity to pass through easily.

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What are conductors?

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Conductors are materials that allow heat or electricity to pass through easily.

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What does transparent mean?

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Transparent means that all light passes through an object.

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What is magnetic energy?

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Magnetic energy is the energy that causes the force of a push or pull between two magnets.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a safe way to store and provide electricity.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is electric energy?

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Electric energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.