Types of Energy

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What form of energy is produced by the movement of charged particles?

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Electrical energy is produced by the movement of charged particles.

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What is the ability to do work and cause change?

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Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

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What type of energy do appliances typically use?

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Electric energy is commonly used by appliances.

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What form of energy is emitted by a candle when it is lit?

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Light energy is emitted by a candle when it is lit.

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When a bat uses sound to locate prey, what types of energy is it using?

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The bat is using mechanical energy and sound 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 solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves.