5 Types of Energy Flashcards
1
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Radiant energy (solar energy)
A
energy that comes from the sun and is Earth’s primary energy source.
2
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Thermal energy
A
energy associated with the random motion of atoms and molecules
3
Q
Chemical energy
A
energy stored within the structural units of chemical substances
4
Q
Nuclear energy
A
energy stored within the collection of neutrons and protons in the atom
5
Q
Potential energy
A
energy available by virtue of an object’s position
