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 main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, light, and sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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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 of moving particles.

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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 food and fuel.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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How does a light bulb work?

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A light bulb converts electrical energy into light and thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a campfire produce?

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A campfire produces chemical energy, thermal energy, and light energy.