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What are the six types of energies?
Define Mechanical Energy.
Energy associated with the motion of an object.
Define Thermal Energy.
Total energy of the particles in a substance or material.
Define Chemical Energy.
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Define Electrical Energy.
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Define Electromagnetic Energy.
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Define Nuclear Power.
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Define Kinetic Energy.
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Define Potential Energy.
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Define Gravitational Potential Energy.
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What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?
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Define Elastic Potential Energy.
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Define Chemical Potential Energy.
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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?
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Study Notes
Six Types of Energy
- Mechanical: Energy related to the motion or position of an object.
- Thermal: Total energy of all particles in a material, reflecting temperature and kinetic activity.
- Chemical: Stored potential energy in the bonds of molecules, released during chemical reactions.
- Nuclear: Energy retained in an atom's nucleus, released through fission (splitting) or fusion (joining).
- Electrical: Energy produced by moving electrical charges, essential for powering devices.
- Electromagnetic: Energy that propagates through electromagnetic waves, including light.
Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Kinetic Energy: Energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
- Potential Energy: Energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state.
Types of Potential Energy
- Gravitational Potential Energy: Energy related to an object's height above a reference point, affected by mass and gravitational force.
- Elastic Potential Energy: Energy stored in elastic materials when they are compressed or expanded.
- Chemical Potential Energy: Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, influencing reaction rates and energy release.
Formulas
- Gravitational Potential Energy (P.E.): Calculated as P.E. = mass x height x gravity, demonstrating the dependency on height and gravitational pull.
- Kinetic Energy (K.E.): Calculated as K.E. = 0.5 x (mass x speed²), emphasizing the quadratic relationship between speed and kinetic energy.
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Test your knowledge on the six types of energy, including mechanical, thermal, chemical, nuclear, electrical, and electromagnetic. This quiz will also help you understand kinetic and potential energy concepts. Perfect for students studying energy in physics!