Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

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What type of energy is produced by vibrations?

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Sound energy.

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What type of energy does a light bulb produce?

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Light and heat energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate.

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Can energy change forms?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another, like from electrical energy to light energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy.