Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to make things change or do work.

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What is an example of electrical energy in nature?

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Lightning is an example of electrical energy.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is an energy resource that cannot be easily replaced once it is used up, such as coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What type of energy does a candle produce?

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A candle produces heat and light energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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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 renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro 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 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.

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