Types of Energy Concepts

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Potential energy

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy of motion

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chemical energy

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The energy stored in the chemical bonds of a substance, like food or gasoline

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Electrical energy

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Can be generated by moving a magnet through a coil of wire

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Thermal energy increases as the _______________of an object increases

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temperature

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nuclear fusion

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Mechanical energy

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A battery stores this type of energy and converts it to electrical energy when used in a circuit

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Chemical

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Electromagnetic radiation

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Includes visible light, which is part of electromagnetic spectrum

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nuclear fission

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The energy produced by a nuclear power plant