Forms of Energy MELTS

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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 different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal, Sound, and Light.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the heat of an object.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of movement.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy that allows us to hear.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that comes from light sources like the Sun.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy that comes from electric charges.

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How does the Sun produce energy?

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The Sun produces light and heat energy.

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What happens when you turn the handle of a pencil sharpener?

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Turning the handle of a pencil sharpener produces mechanical energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.