Forms of Energy MELTS

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What are the five forms of energy represented by MELTS?

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MELTS stands for Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound energy.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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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 light sources.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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How does a street light use energy?

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A street light uses electrical energy to produce light.

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What type of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

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Sound energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates.

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What happens to ice when thermal energy is applied?

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When thermal energy is applied, ice melts into water.

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Can a computer produce sound energy?

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Yes, a computer can produce sound energy while using electrical energy.