Types 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 main types of energy?

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

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What is light energy?

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

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which 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 atoms and molecules.

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What is electrical energy?

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

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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 the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.