Energy Transformations

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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 two main types of energy?

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

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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 stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of air?

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Wind energy is a type of mechanical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What type of energy is produced by moving water?

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Hydropower is a type of mechanical energy.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.

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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 sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.