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Potential Energy
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Term | Definition |
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Chemical Energy | energy stored in the bonds that hold atoms together (examples: foods, fuels) |
Nuclear Energy | energy stored in the nuclei of atoms; released when nuclei join together or split apart (examples: nuclear power plants, fusion in stars) |
Gravitational Energy | energy of position (examples: roller coaster at the top of hill, pendulum) |
Stored Mechanical Energy | energy stored in an object because a force was applied to it (examples: compressed spring, stretched rubber band) |