Forms of Energy

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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 potential energy?
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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or state.
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Name two forms of mechanical energy.
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Kinetic energy and potential energy.
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What is thermal energy?
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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
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How is chemical energy stored?
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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.
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What type of energy is stored in food?
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Chemical energy.
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What is electrical energy?
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Electrical energy is the energy of electric charges.
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How is light energy used by plants?
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Plants use light energy for photosynthesis to make food.
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What is sound energy?
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Sound energy is the energy that travels in waves and is produced by vibrating objects.
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What is nuclear energy?
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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of atoms.
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What form of energy does a stretched bow possess?
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A stretched bow has potential energy.
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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?
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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
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What type of energy is a wind turbine converting to electricity?
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Kinetic energy of the wind is converted to electrical energy.
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Is heat a form of energy?
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Yes, heat is a form of thermal energy.
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What energy transformation occurs in a battery that powers a flashlight?
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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.
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