MELTS

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What type of energy is sound?

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Sound energy is a form of mechanical energy that is produced when an object vibrates, creating waves that travel through air or another medium.

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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. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove when cooking food.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made by a musical instrument.

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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.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Any moving object, like a rolling ball, has kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Thermal energy is related to temperature; as the temperature of an object increases, its thermal energy also increases.

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What is an example of light energy in nature?

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An example of light energy in nature is sunlight, which provides light and warmth to the Earth.