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6.8 A Gravitational, Elastic, and Chemical Potential Energies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical potential energy | Energy stored in the chemical bonds between atoms; the energy is released when the bonds are broken. |
| Elastic potential energy | Energy stored due to temporarily bending, stretching, or compressing an object. |
| Energy | The ability to cause change; it exists in many forms. |
| Gravitational potential energy | Energy stored due to an object’s position above the ground. |
| Kinetic energy | Energy of motion |
| Potential energy | Energy stored due to an object’s position or condition. |