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Chapter 4
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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kinetic energy | energy a moving object had because of its motion; depends on the mass and speed of the object. |
joule | SI unit of energy |
potential energy | stored energy an object has due to its position. |
elastic potential energy | energy stored when an object is compressed or stretched. |
chemical potential energy | energy stored in chemical bonds. |
gravitational potential energy | energy stored by objects due to their position above Earth's surface; depends on the distance above Earth's surface and the object's mass. |