Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, light, and sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

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How does energy transform when strumming a guitar?

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When strumming a guitar, mechanical energy transforms into sound 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. It is the energy that causes heat.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be captured and used for heating or electricity.

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What is an example of energy transformation in cooking?

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In cooking, electrical energy can be transformed into thermal energy to bake food.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.