5th Grade Florida Science SSA

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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What is the difference between comets and asteroids?

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Comets are made mostly of ice and dust, while asteroids are made mostly of rock and metal.

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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 batteries, which can be converted into other forms of energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It can be used to power devices and create motion.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time. It can be caused by applying energy.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including a star and the objects that orbit it, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is the role of astronomers?

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Astronomers study celestial objects, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, to understand the universe.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to power devices.