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Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Potential Energy | Stored energy. More energy with more mass or higher up |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy of movement. More energy with more mass or faster movement |
| Mechanical Energy | Energy associated with the motion and position |
| Electrical Energy | Energy through moving electrons using cords |
| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in bonds such as food and batteries |
| Thermal Energy | Heat energy that is the total energy of the particles that make up an object |
| Sound Energy | Energy through the vibrations of waves |
| Light Energy | Energy through the vibrations of electrically charged particles |
| Nuclear Energy | Energy in the nucleus of atoms |
| A bow pulled back before it released the arrow | An example of potential energy |
| Sliding down a slide | An example of kinetic energy |