1.3 Types of Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Kinetic energy that turns into heat

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What is nuclear energy?

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Potential energy stored in the nucleus

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What is chemical energy?

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Potential energy released when bonds are broken

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What is mechanical energy?

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Energy due to motion, shape, or position

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Electrical energy

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Potential energy that causes movement of particle charge

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What is electromagnetic radiation?

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Kinetic energy that travels through space in waves

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What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclei split to release energy

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclei join together to release energy

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How would you calculate the total mechanical energy of a rollercoaster?

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add the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy