Types of energy Flashcards
1
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energy transfer
A
energy moving from one location to the other
2
Q
gravitational potential energy
A
in objects that are lifted off the ground
3
Q
electrical potential energy
A
energy found in momentum
4
Q
chemical potential energy
A
energy found when an object can be compressed or decompressed
5
Q
wasted energy
A
when energy is produced but not used
6
Q
nuclear potential energy
A
energy where some elements break down, emitting electromagnetic wave energy and/or particles with kinetic energy.
7
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potential energy
A
energy that is stored but will be released
