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U4, L2
Term | Definition |
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kinetic energy | the energy of motion |
potential energy | the energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical composition |
elastic potential energy | when an object has been stretched or compressed |
gravitational potential energy | energy due to its position above the ground |
mechanical energy | energy posses by an object due to its motion and position |
chemical potential energy | food is an example when energy is stored from chemical bonds |
joule (J) | the unit of measurement for energy |