Energy

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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 kinetic, potential, thermal, and more.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 gravitational potential energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun. It can be converted into heat or electricity using solar panels.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air. Wind turbines convert this energy into electricity.

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What is hydro energy?

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Hydro energy, or hydropower, is energy derived from the movement of water, typically from rivers or dams, to generate electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior. It can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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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, light bulbs, and fire.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel. It is released during chemical reactions.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion. It is used in nuclear power plants.