Forms of Energy

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What type of energy is used when riding a bicycle?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion. When you ride a bicycle, your muscles provide the mechanical energy to move the bike.

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Which type of energy does a wind-up toy use?

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Mechanical energy is stored in the spring of the toy and is released when the toy is wound up.

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What are the two forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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A campfire produces heat energy (thermal) and light energy.

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

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As particles heat up, they gain energy and speed up, moving faster.

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Where does almost all light come from?

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Almost all light comes from the sun, which is a natural source of light.

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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 mechanical energy?

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

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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. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. For example, a stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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