Types of Energy and Their Definitions

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation occurs when energy changes from one form to another.

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What is stored energy called?

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Stored energy is called potential energy.

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Which of the following is a form of potential energy?

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Chemical energy is a form of potential energy.

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What kind of energy is represented in the picture?

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Chemical energy.

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What is energy stored by things that stretch or compress?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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 nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.