Physics- Energy types
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Magnetic Energy
The energy stored when repelling poles have been pushed closer together or when attracting poles have been pulled further apart.
Thermal Energy
The energy that is used when the temperature of something changes causing energy to transfer.
Chemical Energy
The energy stored in chemical bonds, such as those between molecules.
Kinetic Energy
The energy of a moving object.
Electrostatic Energy
The energy stored when repelling charges have been moved closer together or when attracting charges have been pulled further apart.
Elastic potential Energy
The energy stored when an object is stretched or squashed.
Gravitational potential Energy
The energy of an object at height.
Nuclear Energy
The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.