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Intro to Energy

6th Physical Science

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The ability to cause change. energy
The energy of an object that is due to motion. kinetic energy
The energy that an object has due to its position, condition, or chemical composition. Energy that is stored! potential energy
Type of potential energy that results from an object's position. gravitational potential energy
Type of potential energy that results from object that is being squeezed or stretched. elastic potential energy
Type of potential energy that is stored inside the chemical bonds of substances, which will be released during a chemical change. chemical potential energy
The sum of an object's kinetic energy and potential energy. mechanical energy
Type of kinetic energy caused by the vibration of particles in solids, water, or air. Type of energy that is picked up by your ears. sound energy
Type of kinetic energy caused by the vibration of electrically charged particles called photons. Picked up by your ears. electromagnetic energy
Type of energy that results from the position or motion of charged particles. electrical energy
Type of kinetic energy that vibrates particles. Particles move faster at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures. thermal energy
Type of potential energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom. When an 2 nuclei break apart, or join together energy released. nuclear energy
When energy changes from one form into another form. energy transformation
The law states energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only change forms. Law of Conservation of Energy
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