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Types of Energy
Description of the different types of energy
Term | Definition |
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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. |