Forms of Energy CFU Review

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the movement of atoms and molecules in matter that creates heat.

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What kind of energy does a hammer have when swung to hit a nail?

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The hammer has mechanical energy.

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What is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Nuclear energy.

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What is potential energy stored in chemical bonds between atoms?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is motion 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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.