Forms of Energy - VASOL - 5.2

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to cause change or do work.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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Energy canNOT be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form into another.

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What are some forms of energy?

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Thermal, radiant, mechanical, and electrical.

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How can energy be moved from place to place?

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By moving objects, or through sound, light, or electric currents.

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What happens when a stove is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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The type of energy that travels in light waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy an object has due to its motion and position.

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What are forms of mechanical energy?

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Sound, moving water, and wind.

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How is mechanical energy used in daily life?

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Mechanical energy is transferred into electrical energy to power things we depend on.

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What is heat in terms of energy?

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Heat is thermal energy.