Types of Energy

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What is electrical potential energy?

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Electrical potential energy is the energy that depends on the distance between two charged particles and the charge of each particle.

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What factors affect electrical potential energy?

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The amount of electrical potential energy depends on the charges of the particles and the distance between them.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy associated with the random motion of molecules or atoms within substances.

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What types of energy does water at the top of Niagara Falls possess?

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Water at the top of Niagara Falls possesses both kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object as it has the potential to fall due to gravity.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What are some sources of heat energy?

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Sources of heat energy include burning wood, the Sun, and electricity.

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How does distance affect electrical potential energy?

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As the distance between two charged particles increases, the electrical potential energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with the mass of the object and its height above the ground.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A moving car or a running person are examples of kinetic energy in everyday life.

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