Forms of Energy Flashcard

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What is energy stored as heat called?

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Thermal energy is the energy stored as heat.

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What type of energy is stored in food and fuel?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in food and fuel.

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Nuclear energy is a type of _____________ energy.

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Nuclear energy is a type of Potential energy.

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The energy of moving electrons from one place to another is called?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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Chemical energy is a type of _____________ energy.

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Chemical energy is a type of 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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

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What is elastic energy?

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Elastic energy is potential energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.