Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating waves that travel through air or other mediums.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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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 energy of all the particles in an object.

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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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How do earbuds work in terms of energy?

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Earbuds convert electrical energy from a device into sound energy.

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What type of energy does a television produce?

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A television produces light energy, sound energy, and thermal energy.

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What happens when light energy hits a mirror?

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When light energy hits a mirror, it bounces off, allowing us to see our reflection.

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What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a furnace or a fireplace.