Energy—How Things Work
CBSE · Class 5 · EVS
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Topics in Energy—How Things Work
What is Energy?
- Energy makes things move, light up, produce sound, do work, and change temperature.
- Air rushing out of a balloon can push it forward.
- Plucking rubber bands makes them vibrate and produce sound.
Sources of Energy for Living Things
- Food is a source of energy for all living things.
- Humans and animals get energy from food.
- Animals need energy to move, fly, swim, run, find food, and protect themselves.
Energy from Fuel and Electricity
- Fuels such as petrol and diesel are sources of energy for vehicles.
- Cooking gas is a fuel used in homes.
- Wood or coal can be used for cooking, but they create smoke and pollution.
Clean Energy and Natural Energy Sources
- Sun, wind, and water are clean energy sources.
- Solar panels capture sunlight and turn it into electricity.
- Windmills spin with wind to make electricity.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Energy is what makes things move, light up, produce sound, do work, and change temperature.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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