Forms of Energy Grade 3

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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

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What is light energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy that comes from electric charges and is used to power devices like TVs and computers.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the movement of particles in matter, making things warm.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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What is NOT a form of energy?

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Plastic is NOT a form of energy.

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Why are we able to see objects?

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We are able to see objects because of light.

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What type of energy is used when someone plugs in a TV into an outlet?

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The type of energy used is electrical energy.