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Force,Motion,&Energy
Forms of Energy
Term | Definition |
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Source of Energy | The place where energy comes from. |
Energy | The ability to do work. |
Solar Energy | Energy from the sun. |
Mechanical Energy | The energy of motion. |
Thermal Energy | Heat energy. |
Light | Energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space. |
Sound | Energy that can be heard and is made by vibrating objects. |
Electrical Energy | Energy made by electric charges. |
Chemical Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds. |
Potential Energy | The energy an object has while at rest. * The amount of potential energy stored in an object depends on the object's mass and position. * The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has. |
Kinetic Energy | The energy an object has while it is in motion. * The amount of kinetic energy an object has depends on the mass of the object and how fast the object is moving. * The more mass a moving object has, the more kinetic energy it has. |