Forms of Energy

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This energy is related to the potential energy stored in bonds between particles in the nucleus of an atom.

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nuclear

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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This form of energy involves the attraction between two objects based on their mass.

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gravitational

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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This form of energy is related to the movement or flow of electrons which carry a charge.

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electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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This form of energy is related to the motion of atoms or molecules in a substance.

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thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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This form of energy is related to the potential energy stored in the bonds between atoms in a compound.

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chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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This form of energy is also known as electromagnetic radiation (EMR)

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radiant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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This form of energy is the energy found in electromagnetic waves, also known as light.

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radiant

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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This form of energy is related to the movement of objects or their position in gravity.

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mechanical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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This form of energy relates to the repetitive compression (squeezing) and rarefaction (letting out) of molecules in a substance (solid, liquid, gas).

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sound

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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The energy of an object’s position.

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potential

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