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Chapter 4 Lesson 2
Forms of Energy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mechanical energy | Form of energy associated with the motion, position, or shape of an object |
| Nuclear energy | potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom that is released during a nuclear reaction. |
| Nuclear Fission | Releases energy when a nucleus splits apart |
| Nuclear Fusion | Release energy when nuclei join together. |
| Thermal energy | total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object. (heat energy) |
| Electric energy | energy from electrical charges |
| Electromagnetic energy | Form of energy that travels through space and waves. |
| Chemical eneregy | potential energy srored in chemical bonds. |