Types of Energy

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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 that causes the particles in an object to move, creating heat.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that makes things visible. It is produced by the movement of photons and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 or the warmth from the sun.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight or the light from a lamp.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music playing from a speaker or the sound of a bell ringing.