Energy and Related Concepts

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The ability to move or change matter in some other way.

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Energy

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Energy of an object in motion.

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Kinetic energy

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Energy that is stored in a person or object.

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Potential energy

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Potential energy due to the position of an object above Earth’s surface.

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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Energy due to an object’s shape.

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Elastic Potential energy

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The energy of movement.

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Mechanical energy

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Energy that is stored in the bonds between the atoms of compounds.

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Chemical energy

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The energy of moving electrons.

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Electrical energy

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Energy that travels through space as electrical and magnetic waves.

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Electromagnetic energy

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Form of mechanical energy that starts with a vibration in matter.

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Sound energy