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Term | Definition |
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Mechanical Energy | the amount of work an object can do because of the objects kinetic and potential energies. |
Thermal Energy | the kinetic energy of a substances 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 thatr results from the flow of moving charges. |
Electromagnetic Enegy | energy resulting from the motion of the charged particles within atoms. |
Sound Energy | energy given off by a vibrating object. |
Nuclear Energy | the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom a 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 combintaion of the nuclei of small atoms to form a larger nucleus; releases energy. |