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 is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy an object has due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 can be converted from one form to another, but cannot be created or destroyed.

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Which has more energy: a ball on the ground or a ball high in the air?

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A ball high in the air has more energy.

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What type of energy does a moving bicycle have?

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A moving bicycle has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a bicycle at the top of a hill have?

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A bicycle at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What produces the most sound energy?

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A microphone produces the most sound energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.