Types of Energy 5.6A

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as thermal, electrical, mechanical, and more.

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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 in a substance.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers devices like lights and appliances.

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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 associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is the energy that we hear.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is the energy that allows us to see.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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How does a blender use energy?

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A blender uses electrical energy to operate and produces mechanical energy (for mixing) and sound energy (noise from blending).

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What type of energy does a candle produce?

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A candle produces light energy when it burns, allowing us to see in the dark.