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Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | the ability to do work and is measured in joules (j). |
| mechanical energy | the sum of an object's kinetic and potential energy. |
| sound energy | a type of kinetic energy that results from the vibration of particles. |
| electromagnetic energy | transmitted through space in the form of waves (does not require matter). |
| chemical energy | the stored energy in the chemical bonds of chemical compounds. |
| thermal energy | is the energy an object has due to the motion of its molecules caused by friction. |
| electrical energy | the energy of moving electrons. |
| nuclear energy | energy that results from the breaking apart or joining of an atom's nuclei. |
| energy transformation | takes place when energy changes from one form to another. |
| energy transfer | the movement of energy from one object or system to another. |
| law of conservation of energy | energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change and/or move. |
| gravitational energy | is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field and is directly related to an object's height or elevation above a reference point. |
| magnetic energy | is the energy associated with the arrangement of magnetic materials in a magnetic field |
| potential energy | is the stored energy that an object has due to its shape, position, or chemical composition. |
| elastic energy | is the energy stored in an elastic object when it is stretched or compressed. |
| kinetic energy | is energy that an object has due to motion |
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