Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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The ability to cause a change.

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What type of energy is shown by a torch in the dark?

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Light energy.

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What type of energy does the sun give off most?

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Light energy.

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What type of energy does a roller coaster have when rolling down a hill?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is found in food?

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Chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is sound energy?

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The energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is electrical energy?

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The energy caused by the movement of electrons.