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Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical energy | Energy that is stored in and released from the bonds between atoms |
| Kinetic energy | Energy due to motion |
| Mechanical energy | Sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system |
| Radiant energy | Energy caused by electromagnetic waves |
| Potential energy | Stored energy due to the interaction between objects or particles |
| Energy | The ability to cause change |
| Nuclear energy | Energy stored in and released from the nucleus of an atom |