Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and light energy.

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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.

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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 often referred to as heat.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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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 and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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When light passes through a prism, it is refracted, or bent, and separated into its component colors.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.