Science energy and forces

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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 two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

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What type of energy is produced by moving objects?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through air or other materials.

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What type of energy does the sun provide?

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The sun provides thermal (heat) energy and light energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the sun and other light sources.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What does a magnet attract?

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A magnet attracts certain metals like iron, steel, and nickel.