Types of Energy

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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, including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and more.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

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How does a stove transform energy?

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A stove transforms electric energy into heat energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a radio?

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A radio produces sound energy.

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What type of energy is found in gasoline?

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Gasoline contains chemical energy.

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What type of energy does a hair dryer convert electric energy into?

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A hair dryer converts electric energy into heat and sound energy.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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A battery stores chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as gravitational potential energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.