Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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Which types of energy does a flashlight have?

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Light energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Movement energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy in the form of electricity.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy caused by vibrations that produce sound.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy related to the temperature of an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy released during nuclear reactions.