Forms of Energy Vocabulary

Energy that can be measured by a thermometer.

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Kinetic energy

• Electrical Energy

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The total potential and kinetic energy of an object. Energy produced by moving.

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Potential Energy

• Thermal Energy

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The energy of motion.

• Mechanical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Potential Energy

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A form of energy that can move through wires.

• Potential Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Thermal Energy

The energy something has because of its position or condition.

• Thermal Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Electrical Energy

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The ability to cause change in matter.

• Heat

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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A form of energy produced by vibrating objects.

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Wind Energy

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A form of energy that can be seen.

• Sound Energy

• Wind Energy

• Light Energy

• Potential Energy

Energy produced by moving air.

• Light Energy

• Wind Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

Energy released by a chemical Change.

• Mechanical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Kinetic Energy