Types of Energy

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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 are the two main categories of energy?

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The two main categories of energy are kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What type of energy is Light Energy?

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Light energy is a form of kinetic energy.

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What types of energy does an electric heater use?

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An electric heater uses electric energy and thermal energy.

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Is Electrical Energy kinetic or potential?

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Electrical energy can be both kinetic and potential.

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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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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving car is an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A drawn bow has potential energy because it can release energy when the string is let go.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.