Types of Energy 5th Grade 2020

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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 main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, sound, and light energy.

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Where does the energy you use when running come from?

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The energy you use when running comes from the food you eat.

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What type of energy does a battery produce?

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A battery produces electrical energy.

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What type of energy is observed when a ball rolls down a hill?

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When a ball rolls down a hill, it is observing mechanical energy.

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What types of energy are produced by a lightbulb when it is turned on?

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A lightbulb produces electrical, light, and heat energy.

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What forms of energy does the sun provide?

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The sun provides light and thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.