Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or to cause changes. It is measured in joules (J).

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What are potential and kinetic energy combined called?

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Mechanical energy.

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What type of energy does a falling ball have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is needed for animals to stay warm?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy do we receive from the Sun?

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Thermal 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 the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the sun and other sources.