LockeD! Forms of Energy #1 (5.6A)

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

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the sun, light bulbs, and other sources.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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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 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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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How does a dam generate electrical energy?

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A dam generates electrical energy by using the mechanical energy of flowing water to spin turbines, which then produce electricity.

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What happens when water is heated?

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When water is heated, it gains thermal energy, which increases the movement of its molecules.

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What is the role of a hot plate in heating water?

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A hot plate provides thermal energy to the glass bowl, which then conducts heat to the water inside.