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Thermal Energy

Thermal Energy. All matter is made of particles that are constantly in motion. Thermal energy is the total potential and kinetic energy of the particles that make up an object. Chemical Energy.

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Thermal Energy

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  1. Thermal Energy All matter is made of particles that are constantly in motion. Thermal energy is the total potential and kinetic energy of the particles that make up an object.

  2. Chemical Energy Chemical compounds are made up of atoms and molecules. Bonds between the atoms and molecules hold chemical compounds together. These bonds have chemical energy. Chemical energy is potential energy stored in the chemical bonds that hold chemical compounds together.

  3. Radiant Energy Radiant energy is energy carried by an electromagnetic wave. Also called electromagnetic energy.

  4. Electrical Energy Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons. Electrical energy can be either potential or kinetic energy.

  5. Sound Energy Sound energy is caused by an object’s vibrations. Sound is movement of energy through waves. To make an object vibrate, work must be done to change its position. So sound energy is a form of potential and kinetic energy.

  6. Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom. (Potential energy) Nuclear energy is produced in two ways: When two or more nuclei join together (fusion) When the nucleus of an atom splits apart (fission)

  7. Energy Transformation Why is the transformation of energy important to our everyday life? Everything we do is related to energy conversions: toaster for your breakfast energy from a meal light a match riding in a car

  8. Law of Conservation of Energy The Law of Conservation of Energy says that energy is neither created nor destroyed. When we use energy, it does not disappear. We can change it from one form of energy into another. Energy changes form, but the total amount of energy in the universe stays the same.

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