Forms of Energy Flashcards

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Chemical energy:

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It is a form of energy found in the bonds that keep the atom of a molecule together

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mechanical energy:

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It is a form of energy related to motion

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thermal energy:

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It is a form of energy caused by the motion of the particles in matter.

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Radiant energy:

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It is the form of energy contained in light and other electromagnetic waves

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conservation of energy

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These forms of energy can be transformed (changed from one form to another) or transferred (passed along from one body to another)

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