Forms of Energy Print

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What is light energy?

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Energy that can be seen by the eye, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The type of energy you use when working. It can be kinetic (energy of motion) or potential (stored energy).

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

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What is thermal energy?

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An increase in temperature that causes atoms and molecules to move faster.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy an object has because it is in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy produced by the movement of electrons.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy produced from vibrations that you can hear.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy can be converted to potential energy and vice versa.

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What is an example of light energy?

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The sunlight that helps plants grow.

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