Forms of Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy that comes from vibrating atoms and molecules. All atoms and molecules are always moving and vibrating, except at absolute zero. This can be generated from friction.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy from atoms combining or splitting.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy from the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including visible light. It can travel through space.

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What is gravitational energy?

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Energy due to position, based on height and mass.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in bonds and released or absorbed during reactions.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is elastic energy?

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Energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like springs.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.