#2 - Identifying Types of Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a skateboard at the top of a ramp has potential energy because of its height.

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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 mechanical energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is the energy that we hear when sound is made.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It is used to power electrical devices and appliances.

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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 particles in a substance.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light. It is the energy that travels through space and can be absorbed by objects.

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What is solar energy?

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

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the wind. It is harnessed using wind turbines to generate electricity.

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What is an example of converting electrical energy to sound energy?

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Playing music on a phone is an example where electrical energy is converted into sound energy.