Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

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What happens to electrical energy in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car possesses mechanical energy.

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What is the transformation of energy when strumming a guitar?

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When strumming a guitar, mechanical energy is transformed into sound energy.

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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.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a battery powering a flashlight, changing chemical energy to light energy.