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Forms of Energy
Forms of energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chemical | Energy stored in chemical bonds |
| heat or thermal | Energy caused by the movement of tiny particles |
| electrical | Energy that results from moving electrons |
| mechanical | Energy of an object due to its movement |
| nuclear | Energy stored in the nucleus of atoms |
| sound | Energy caused by the vibration of objects |
| potential energy | Energy that is stored |
| kinetic energy | Energy that is due to movement |
| gravitational | Energy based on the height |
| solar or light | Energy from the sun |