Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and more.

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Can energy change from one form to another?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another, such as potential energy converting to kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What happens to particles as thermal energy increases?

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As thermal energy increases, the particles in a substance move faster.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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What is the ultimate source of energy for Earth?

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The ultimate source of energy for Earth is the sun.

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Where is maximum kinetic energy found on a roller coaster?

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Maximum kinetic energy is found at the bottom of a big hill on a roller coaster.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.