6.8a Forms of Energy

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

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What is Gravitational Energy?

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Energy of place or position, often related to the height of an object.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Movement of energy through substances in longitudinal waves.

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How can a river in a deep canyon be developed as an energy source?

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A dam could be built to store water.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Energy that travels in waves and can move through space, such as light.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What is Stored Mechanical Energy?

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Energy stored in an object when work is done to it, such as a compressed spring.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.