Energy basics

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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, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrating objects and travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What is chemical potential energy?

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Chemical potential energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electric charges.

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What is the relationship between mass and energy?

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The more mass an object has, the more energy it has when in motion.