Types of Energy

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy that comes from electric charges. It is the type of energy that powers devices when plugged into a power socket.

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What is Light Energy?

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

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the heat of an object. It is produced when friction occurs, such as rubbing sticks together.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object. A person running has mechanical energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Any moving object, like a rolling ball or a running person, has kinetic energy.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects. It travels in waves and can be heard when it reaches our ears.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. It is released during a chemical reaction, such as when food is digested.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a battery (chemical energy) powers a flashlight (electrical energy), which produces light energy.