Types of Energy

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Energy is defined as

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ability to do work or cause change

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What type of energy is found in the nucleus of atoms?

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nuclear energy

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Potential energy due to gravity is called

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gravitational potential energy

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Energy released when the nucleus of atoms split through fission or fusion is called

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nuclear energy

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Energy stored in the bonds of atoms is known as

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chemical energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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thermal energy

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy that travels in waves, such as light.