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Types of Energy
Description of the different types of energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. |
| Sound Energy | Sound is the movement of energy through a substance – like air or water – and is caused by vibrations. |
| Nuclear Energy | Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom |
| Potential Energy | Stored energy that depends upon the relative position of various parts of a system. |
| Electrical Energy | Power an atom's charged particles have to cause an action or move an object. |