Forms 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 different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and light energy.

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What is coal used for?

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Coal is used as a fuel source to produce heat and electricity.

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What causes butter to melt?

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Butter melts when heat is applied.

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What type of energy do glow sticks produce?

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Glow sticks produce chemical energy that is converted into light.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into electrical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electric charges.

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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.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.