What is energy, in simple terms?

Energy is the ability to do work.

Describe a situation where energy changes from one form to another.

The electrical energy powering a light bulb is converted into light and heat energy.

Name: Energy Definitions and Forms
Author: Insta~Lesson

4th Grade · Science · 30 min· 4-ps3-1

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

1
In science, energy is defined as the ability to do work.
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
Heat, light, and electricity are all different forms of energy.

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