Types of Energy and Their Properties

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves that can be heard.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices and appliances.

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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, used to do work.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, often used in power plants.

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What is Elastic Energy?

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Elastic energy is the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the movement of particles.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of Sound Energy?

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An example of sound energy is the jingling of a bell when a cat walks.

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What is an example of Electrical Energy?

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An example of electrical energy is the power supplied to a video game console.

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What is an example of Mechanical Energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car or a thrown ball.