Types 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 two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy does a stove use to cook food?

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A stove uses electric energy, which is transformed into heat energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds and can be released during a chemical reaction.

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What type of energy is used in batteries?

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Batteries store chemical energy that can be converted into electric energy.

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What is electric energy?

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Electric energy is the energy of moving electric charges.

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What is heat energy?

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