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Physical Science
Unit 12 - Energy - Level 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Potential Energy | Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules |
| Nuclear Energy | The energy that holds the nucleus together |
| Radiant Energy | Electromagnetic energy that travels in waves |
| Sound Energy | movement of energy through the particles of a substance as waves |
| Electrical Energy | Moving electrical charges from one point to another in a conductor |
| Thermal Energy | The total kinetic energy of the particles of a substance |
| Elastic Potential Energy | Energy due to the stretching, compressing, or bending of an object |
| Law of Conservation of Energy | Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can be transferred |