The ability to do work or cause change.

Energy that an object has due to its motion.

The energy an object has because of its position; also the internal stored energy of an object, such as energy stored in chemical bonds.

Gravitational potential energy

potential energy that depends on the height of an object.

Elastic potential energy

The energy of stretched or compressed objects.

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chapter 4 lesson 1

Term	Definition
Energy	The ability to do work or cause change.
Kinetic energy	Energy that an object has due to its motion.
Potential energy	The energy an object has because of its position; also the internal stored energy of an object, such as energy stored in chemical bonds.
Gravitational potential energy	potential energy that depends on the height of an object.
Elastic potential energy	The energy of stretched or compressed objects.