Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and nuclear.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work. It is often associated with the position of an object, such as an object at a height.

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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. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance. It is often associated with heat.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion, where atomic nuclei are split or combined.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy in movement.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is a form of mechanical energy.