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Forms of Energy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Energy that travels in the form of waves through matter. It begins with a vibration. | Sound |
| Energy that travels on the electromagnetic spectrum. We can see it on the visible spectrum. It travels on a wave, but does not have to travel through matter. | Light |
| Energy that moves charged particles along a wire from a power source. | Electrical |
| The movement of heat from one place to another. | Thermal |
| Occurs when the nucleus of an atom splits | Nuclear |
| Energy in an object that is actually moving! | Motion |
| Energy that is due to an object’s position or motion. | Mechanical |
| Energy stored in things like batteries, fuel, and food. It is released during a chemical reaction. | Chemical |
| Energy that comes from the sun. It is a clean form of energy that can be used to create heat or electricity. | Solar |