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Potential Energy

Energy stored in a person or object

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Gravitational Potential Energy

Energy due to an object's position above Earth's surface

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Elastic Potential Energy

Energy due to an object's shape when stretched or compressed

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Kinetic Energy

Energy of moving matter

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Joule

SI unit for energy, equivalent to a Newton-meter

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Energy Conversion

Process where one form of energy changes into another

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Mechanical Energy

Energy of movement

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Chemical Energy

Energy stored in chemical bonds

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Electrical Energy

Energy of moving electrons

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Thermal Energy

Energy of moving atoms in matter

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Sound Energy

Form of mechanical energy from vibrations in matter

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Nuclear Energy

Energy stored in atomic nuclei

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Conservation

Saving resources by using them efficiently or reducing usage

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Wedge

Simple machine with two inclined planes used to cut or split objects

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Screw

Simple machine with an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder

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Lever

Simple machine consisting of a bar that rotates around a fixed point

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Wheel and Axle

Simple machine with connected rings or cylinders for force application