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Mechanical Energy |
The sum of kinetic and gravitational potential energy of a system. |
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Gravitational potential energy |
energy of position or place |
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Joule |
SI unit for energy |
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Thermal energy |
the internal motion of an objects particles |
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Nuclear energy |
energy stored in the nucleus of an atom; it is the energy that holds the nucleus together |
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Electrical energy |
the movement of electrons; related to magnetism |
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Radiant energy |
electromagnetic energy travels in transverse waves |
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Chemical energy |
energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. it is the energy that holds these particles together. |
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Sound energy |
moment of energy through substances in longitudinal waves |
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Kinetic energy |
Moving energy |
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Law of conservation of energy |
energy can not be created nor destroyed. |
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Energy |
the ability to do work or to cause change |