Forms of Energy

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What type of energy is produced by a burning barbeque fire?

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Thermal and radiant energy are produced by a burning barbeque fire.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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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 produced by sound?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates 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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove or a hot cup of coffee.

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What is an example of radiant energy?

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An example of radiant energy is sunlight or light from a lamp.