Forms of Energy and Energy Transformation

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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 forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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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 of an object due to its position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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How does a battery work in terms of energy transformation?

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy.