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Chapter 4- Selena M
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kinetic Energy | energy a moving object has 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 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. |
| Mechanical Energy | Sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy in a system. |
| Law of Conservation of Energy | States that energy can never be created or destroyed. |