Types of Energy Review

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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 energy that makes things hot or cold.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Anything that is moving has kinetic energy.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy. It is the energy an object has because of its position or condition.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is what we hear.

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What is Light Energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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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.

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How does Thermal Energy transfer?

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Thermal energy transfers through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is an example of Thermal Energy in everyday life?

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An example of thermal energy is when a stove heats a pot of water.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a moving car or a flying volleyball.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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An example of potential energy is a drawn bow or a book on a shelf.