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They are two completely different things. Light energy is electromagnetic waves. (EM). Potential energy is the energy stored within matter.

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What is the difference between energy and light?

Light is one of many forms of energy. Heat, motion, sound, potential energy (which can be mechanical, chemical, or nuclear) and many other types of energy also exist.


Where is the energy form a light bulb produced?

in a power station, which usually converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy, which supplies potential difference and drives current.


What does the amount of energy released per charge depend on?

The amount of energy released per charge depends on the potential difference (voltage) across the circuit. This is determined by the difference in electrical potential energy between the positive and negative terminals, which enables the flow of electrons and the release of energy in the form of heat, light, or other forms of energy.


What is the difference between the energy of ultra violet light and the energy visible light?

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What is the Difference between the thunderstorms and lightning?

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Is potential energy what a light bulb uses?

NopeNo, potential energy would be, for instance, a spring that is compressed. It could cause motion if released. It is stored energy. The light bulb uses electrical energy, which it converts to light and heat energy. potential energy is like when you wind up a torch or a radio


Is a burning match potential energy?

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Why do electrons emit light when they fall down to their ground state?

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What kind of energy given out by light bulbs and candles?

Light bulbs give out light and heat energy, while candles give out light and heat energy through a chemical reaction between the wax and a wick.


Why does the reaction between sodium and chlorine gives out a lot of heat and light?

Because the potential chemical energy of the product is much less than the potential chemical energy of the reactants. Since energy is indestructible, it is converted to heat and light.