Forms of Energy

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations.

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What is stored energy based on position called?

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Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What type of potential energy depends on the height of an object?

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Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What is the energy associated with the motion or position of an object?

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Mechanical Energy.

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What type of energy travels in waves?

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Radiant Energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy related to the temperature of an object.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.