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Compare and Contrast the Different Forms of Energy and their Characteristics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Energy | the amount of work an object can do because of the object's kinetic and potential energies |
| Thermal Energy | the kinetic energy of a substance's atoms |
| Heat | the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures |
| Chemical Energy | the energy that is stored in chemical bonds |
| Electrical Energy | the energy that results from the flowing of moving charges |
| Electromagnetic Energy | energy resulting from the motion of the charged particles within the atoms |
| Sound Energy | energy given of by a vibrating object |
| Nuclear Energy | the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom as a result of strong nuclear forces |
| Nuclear Fission | the splitting of the nucleus of a large atom to two or more fragments, releases additional neutrons and energy |
| Nuclear Fusion | The combination of the nuclei of small atoms to form a larger nucleus, releases energy |