Energy Concepts

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Energy

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The ability to do work.

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Potential Energy

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Energy that is stored and ready to do work.

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy in motion.

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Mechanical Energy

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Related to the movement of objects or its position in gravity.

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Sound Energy

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Related to the energy produced by sound vibrations as they travel through air, water, or any other space.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy that is stored in chemicals.

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Radiant/Light Energy

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Energy made from beams of light.

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Electrical Energy

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Energy made from charged particles, carried by an electric current.

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Heat/Thermal Energy

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Energy that moves (motion/atoms) from one object to another because of a temperature difference.

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Nuclear Energy

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The energy in the nucleus or core of an atom.