Types of Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the energy that is stored and could be used in the future.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy in motion

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy stored in objects through tension- springs or elastic bands.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light, e-rays, radio waves.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical energy is energy stored in bonds of atoms. Batteries, gasoline, coal.

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What is Gravitational Energy?

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Gravitational energy is the energy stored in an objects distance from the earth. Bigger the object the bigger the gravitational energy stored.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the heat energy. geothermal energy is heat energy in the earth.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is a form of energy associated with the vibration of matter.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. Energy is released when the atom is split.

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What is Motion Energy?

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Motion energy is the energy that makes things move or work. makes an object from rest speed up.