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Physical Science: 8
Physical Science Lesson 8: Forms of Energy
Question | Answer |
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Energy: | The ability to do work or produce change |
Solar Energy: | Energy from the sun |
Kinetic Energy: | The energy of motion |
Potential Energy: | Energy that is stored in an object |
Chemical Energy: | Energy stored in bonds that hold the atoms of a compound together. Energy released during a chemical change. |
Electrical Energy: | Energy produced by moving electrons. |
Hydroelectric Energy: | Energy created when water is moved or used to drive machinery and create electricity. |
Radiant Energy: | Energy released through electromagnetic radiation. Sunlight is its greatest form. |
Mechanical Energy: | Energy created by movement. |
Nuclear Energy: | Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. |
Thermal Energy: | Energy produced by fast moving atoms which raised the temperature of an object. |