Types of Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the type of energy that is stored and waiting to be released.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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Can energy change from one form to another?

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Yes, energy can be changed from one form into another.

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Are batteries a type of kinetic energy?

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No, batteries are not a type of kinetic energy.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the movement of electrons.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy.

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What happens to energy when you turn on a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is converted into light and heat energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.