10.2 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Gravitational
A
Potential energy of energy elevated above the ground
2
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Elastic
A
Energy stored by an elastic object that is stretched such as a spring or rubber
3
Q
Chemical
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Energy stored in chemicals that when reacted together such as in burning reactions
4
Q
Nuclear
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Energy stored in nucluous of atoms that can release energy slowly, such as nuclear reactor or quickly such as in nuclear explosion.
5
Q
Electrical
A
Energy supplied to homes by powerlines and available to your appliance via power outlets in home.
6
Q
Kinetic
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Energy possessed by objects that are moving
7
Q
Heat
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Energy that causes objects to gain temperature
8
Q
Light
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Energy that may be released for example when an object is hot or by nuclear reaction in star
9
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Sound
A
Energy carried by the air in a room and detected by the ear
