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Kinetic/Potential E
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The ability to do work |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy of motion |
| Thermal Energy | Energy associated with temperature |
| Sound Energy | Energy created when an object vibrates |
| Potential Energy | Energy of position |
| Gravitational Potential Energy | Energy of an object that depends upon height and mass |
| Energy Transformation | Conversion of energy from one form to another form |
| Nuclear Energy | Energy released from the nucleus |
| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in the bonds of chemical molecules/atoms |
| Radiant Energy | Energy is a form of energy that travels in waves |
| Mechanical Energy | Energy acquired by the objects upon which work is done |
| Electrical Energy | The energy that results from the movement of charged particles, such as electrons, through a conductor |