Forms of Energy

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What is sound energy?

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Energy that comes from a vibrating source and travels through solids, liquids, and gases. It cannot travel through empty space.

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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 energy can be generated from friction.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Any kind of potential or kinetic energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy from the movement of electrons.

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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 potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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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 elastic energy?

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

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, released during a chemical reaction.