Energy Definitions and Forms

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Objective

I can define energy and give examples of different forms of energy.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    In science, energy is defined as the ability to do work.

  2. 2

    The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change from one form to another.

  3. 3

    Heat, light, and electricity are all different forms of energy.

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Practice

3 questions

1

What is energy, in simple terms?

2

Which of the following is an example of energy?

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Exit ticket

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What is energy? Give two examples of different forms of energy.

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