Energy Forms

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What is Elastic Energy?

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Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in an elastic object when it is stretched or compressed. For example, a stretched rubber band has elastic energy.

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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. It is released during a chemical reaction, such as burning natural gas.

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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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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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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 that is used to do work. It can be seen in moving machines.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its molecules. It is often associated with heat.

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What is Electric Energy?

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Electric energy is the energy of electric charges. It is used to power devices and can be transformed into other forms of energy.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is Energy Transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting electrical energy into thermal energy.