Types of Energy Flashcards

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of Motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored Energy

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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Mechanical Energy

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Energy of moving objects or stored in their position

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Gravitational Energy

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Energy an object has due to its height or position in a gravitational field

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Radiant Energy

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Energy that travels in waves and includes light, microwaves, and X-rays

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Thermal Energy

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Energy of heat, caused by the movement of atoms and molecules

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Sound Energy

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Energy caused by vibrations and travels through mediums like air or water

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Electrical Energy

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Emergu associated with the flow of electric charge

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Energy

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The ability to do work