Types of Energy

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical Energy is the stored energy hidden inside the tiny parts of things called atoms and molecules, which are held together by bonds. When you break those bonds, the energy is released.

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What is Thermal Energy also known as?

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Thermal Energy is also known as heat energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a campfire burning?

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The energy produced by a campfire burning is Thermal Energy.

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Which device uses the same source of energy as a computer?

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A television uses electrical energy, which is the same source of energy as a computer.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical Energy is energy produced by the movement of charged particles.

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Define Electromagnetic Energy.

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Electromagnetic Energy is a form of energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is the difference between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on position, while Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion.

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What is an example of Radiant Energy?

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An example of Radiant Energy is sunlight, which travels in waves and can be absorbed by objects.

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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.