Science Energy

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What type of energy is used when riding a bicycle?

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Mechanical energy

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What type of energy is present when boiling water on a stove top?

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Thermal energy

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What type of energy is used when driving a car?

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Mechanical energy

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What type of energy is produced when using a flashlight?

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Light energy

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Define mechanical energy.

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The energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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Define thermal energy.

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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Define light energy.

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The energy that is visible to the human eye; it is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

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What is an example of mechanical energy in everyday life?

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A moving car or a person running.

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What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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Steam rising from a hot cup of coffee.

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What is an example of light energy in everyday life?

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Sunlight shining through a window.