Energy Flashcards

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Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What are the two main types of mechanical energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter. The hotter the substance, the more its particles move, and the higher its thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released in a chemical reaction, often producing heat as a by-product.

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What is chemical energy?

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The energy caused by the movement of electrons. It is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge.

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What is electrical energy?

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The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating pressure waves in the air or other mediums.

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How is sound energy produced?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is emitted by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and lasers.

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What is light energy?

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The energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What is elastic energy?