Forms of Energy (Basic)

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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 main forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, and sound energy.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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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 held at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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What happens to water when heat energy is applied?

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When heat energy is applied to water, it can change from a liquid to a gas (steam) or from a solid (ice) to a liquid (water).

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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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How does energy transfer occur?

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Energy transfer occurs when energy moves from one object or system to another, such as heat energy moving from the air to a popsicle.

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What is an example of energy changing form?

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An example of energy changing form is when a light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.