Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the total energy of an object due to its motion and position.

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What is elastic energy?

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Elastic energy is stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.