Energy

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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 is the energy transformation in a battery-powered flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into radiant energy.

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What type of energy is associated with moving electrons?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy due to the motion of particles that make up an object, also referred to as heat energy.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change forms.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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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 and fuel.

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