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source of energy |
the place where energy comes from
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energy
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the ability to do work; can change from one form to another
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solar energy
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energy from the sun; used by plants to make food
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mechanical energy
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the energy of motion; can be used to generate electricity or motion
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thermal energy
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heat energy; used to heat homes, cook food, and generate electricity
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light
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energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space; can also have thermal energy
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sound
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energy that can be heard and is made by vibrating objects; used in sonar to locate things that may be hidden
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electrical energy
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energy made by electric charges; used to create heat and light in our homes and businesses
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chemical energy |
energy stored in chemical bonds; we use this form of energy every time we eat or use a battery
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fossil fuel
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a natural resource that contains chemical energy; when burned the chemical energy is released |
