Types of Energy

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Also known as heat energy

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thermal

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Energy produced by the movement of charged particles

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electrical

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Energy that moves by electromagnetic waves

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radiant

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A skateboard sitting at the top of a ramp is an example of ____________________.

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potential energy

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The ability to do work and cause change.

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energy

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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potential energy

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Energy of motion; the energy an object has due to its movement.

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kinetic energy

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Energy that can be observed as light, such as sunlight.

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radiant energy

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The energy associated with the temperature of an object.

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thermal energy

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The energy produced by vibrating particles; sound is an example.

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sound energy