Hello
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm learning about energy in school and I'm a bit confused. Can you tell me what types of energy are there?
user
There are several types of energy, but the main ones are kinetic energy (the energy of motion), potential energy (stored energy), thermal energy (the energy of heat), and electrical energy (the energy that powers devices).
assistant
That's really helpful, thanks. What's the difference between kinetic and potential energy?
user
Kinetic energy is the energy an object has when it's moving, like a rolling ball. Potential energy is the energy an object has when it's not moving but has the potential to move, like a ball at the top of a hill.
assistant
Okay, that makes sense. Is thermal energy the same as heat?
user
Yes, thermal energy is another term for heat energy. It's the energy that's transferred from one object to another due to a difference in temperature.
assistant