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Forms of Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mechanical energy | the energy of motion such as a moving vehicle |
| sound energy | vibrations that travel in waves |
| electromagnetic energy | waves with electrical and magnetic properties such as light |
| thermal energy | total kinetic energy in moving particles, like in boiling water |
| chemical energy | energy stored in chemical bonds, like in plants |
| nuclear energy | energy stores in the nuclei of atoms |
| energy | the ability to cause change / the ability to do work |
| potential energy | stored energy |
| kinetic energy | energy due to motion |