Types of Energy

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or state?

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

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What type of energy is produced by moving electric charges?

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Electrical energy is produced by the movement of electric charges.

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What is the energy called that comes from the sun?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun.

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What type of energy is found in food?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in food.

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What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

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Electric current is the flow of electric charge.

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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Thermal energy is the energy associated with heat.

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What type of energy is produced by vibrating objects?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrating objects.

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What is the energy called that is stored in a compressed spring?

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Elastic potential energy is stored in a compressed or stretched spring.

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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object in a gravitational field?

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Gravitational potential energy is associated with an object's position in a gravitational field.