Types of 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, and chemical.

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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 and speed of the object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel. It is released during chemical reactions.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

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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 kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light. It can be converted into other forms of energy, like electrical energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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An example of potential energy is a stretched rubber band, which has elastic potential energy.

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How do solar panels work?

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Solar panels convert radiant energy from the sun into electrical energy through photovoltaic cells.