Science Energy Vocabulary

Science Energy Vocabulary

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Chemical Energy

Stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules, found in food and natural gas.

Gravitational Energy

this type of energy is a form of potential energy.

Elastic Energy

this type of energy is a form of potential energy which is stored in objects such as coiled spring.

Nuclear Energy

this type of energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms, released when the nuclei are combined or split apart.

Mechanical Energy

energy of motion

Electrical Energy

energy of movement of electrons.

Sound Energy

energy of movement of energy through substances in waves. Produced with the object vibrates.

Thermal Energy

created from the vibration of atoms and molecules within substances. The faster they move, the more energy they posses.

Radient Energy

type of kinetic energy that travels in waves, ex, sun, x-rays,radio waves