Forms of Energy

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy is stored in a flexed or compressed object?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in a flexed or compressed object.

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What is the energy stored in an atom's nucleus called?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in an atom's nucleus.

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What type of energy is in the form of waves that move through a medium like air or water?

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Sound energy is the energy in the form of waves that move through a medium.

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What is the energy of vibrating particles called?

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Thermal energy is the energy of vibrating particles.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is the energy of light and other forms of radiation.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.