Forms of Energy

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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 main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects or parts of a machine.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects that creates sound waves.

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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 sources like the sun.

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How does heat transfer?

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Heat always transfers from hot to cold.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music from a speaker.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car.