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Forms of Energy

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energy   the ability to do work (what makes things happen)  
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potential energy   the energy that something has because of where it is located  
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gravitational energy   the form of potential energy that is the energy stored in an object as a result of its verticle position or height  
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chemical energy   the form of potential energy that holds a particular matter together  
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kinetic energy   the energy that moving objects have  
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mechanical energy   the form of kinetic energy that is energy moving things  
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thermal energy   the form of kinetic energy that flows from one system or state to another resulting in a difference of temperature  
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electrical energy   the form of kinetic energy in which an electric current flows from one place to another  
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light energy   the form of kinetic energy that is energy traveling in straight lines called rays that fan outwards from the source of the light  
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sound energy   the form of kinetic energy that is energy produced by vibrations or waves  
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fossil fuels   include coal, oil, and natural gas; they formed from the remains of dead plants and animals  
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heat   energy that moves from hot objects to cooler objects  
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pitch   how high or low a sound is  
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echo   a repetition of sound producted by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface  
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reflect   to bounce off objects  
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