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, chemical, and more.

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Can energy be destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What happens during an energy conversion?

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During an energy conversion, some of the original energy is often converted into thermal energy, which is usually lost to the environment.

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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 the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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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 arrangement. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a form of energy that is associated with the vibration of matter. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.