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Types of Energy
Term | Definition |
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Gravitational Energy | Energy due to gravity (Usually called "potential energy") |
Elastic Energy | Energy stored in an object by the application of force |
Nucleur Energy | Energy stored in the nuclei of atoms |
Chemical Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds between atoms |
Mechanical Energy | Motion (Usually called "kinetic energy") |
Radiant Energy | Motion of photons (light) |
Sound Energy | Motion of vibrations travelling through matter |
Electrical Energy | Motion of Electrons |
Thermal Energy | Motion/vibration of particles |