3rd Grade 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. It can be seen in moving objects like a rolling ball or a swinging pendulum.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy associated with vibrations that travel through the air or another medium. It is what we hear when sounds are made.

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What are the two forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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A campfire produces heat energy (thermal energy) and light energy.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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When particles are heated, they gain energy and move faster.

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What is NOT a form of energy?

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Plastic is not a form of energy; it is a material.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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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 or state. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because it can fall.

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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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