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Compare and contrast the different forms of energy and their characteristics.
Term | Definition |
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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. |
Electromagnetic Energy | energy resulting from the motion of the charged particles within atoms. |
Sound Energy | energy given 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. |