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Energy makes change possible. We use it to do things for us. It moves cars along the road and boats over the water. It bakes a cake in the oven and keeps ice frozen in the freezer. It plays our favorite songs on the radio and lights our homes. Energy is needed for our bodies to grow and it allows our minds to think.<\/p>\n
Scientists define energy as the ability to do work. Modern civilization is possible because we have learned how to change energy from one form to another and use it to do work for us and to live more comfortably.<\/p>\n
Energy is found in different forms including light, heat, chemical, and motion.<\/p>\n
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Can you identify which energy type(s) is found from these appliances?<\/span><\/p>\n Energy makes change possible. We use it to do things for us. It moves cars along the road and boats over the water. It bakes a cake in the oven and keeps ice frozen in the freezer. It plays our favorite songs on the radio and lights our homes. Energy is needed for our bodies … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/cnx.org\/content\/m20190\/latest\/graphics1.png\")
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