Types of Energy

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What is Gravitational Energy?

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Gravitational Energy is a type of Potential Energy that is stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy of position, often referred to as stored energy.

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds of compounds?

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Chemical Energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, representing the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is Elastic Energy?

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Elastic Energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion; any object that is moving has kinetic energy.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical Energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant Energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy when an object moves from a higher position to a lower position.