Forms of energy Flashcards
1
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Kinetic
A
the energy associated with the motion of an object with mass.
2
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Gravitational potential
A
the energy stored by an object at a point in a gravitational field
3
Q
Elastic potential
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The energy stored as a result of a reversible change in an object’s shape.
4
Q
Electric potential
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The energy of charges due to their position in an electric field.
5
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Sound
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The energy of a mechanical wave due to the movement of atoms.
6
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Internal
A
The sum of the randomly distributed kinetic and potential energies of the
molecules in a substance.
7
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Electromagnetic
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The energy from electromagnetic waves, stored within oscillating
fields.
8
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Nuclear
A
The energy stored in nuclei, released when particles in nuclei rearrange
9
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Chemical
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The energy contained in chemical bonds, released when atoms rearrange.
