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Describe at least 3 different forms of energy. (nuclear, chemical, thermal, electrical, electromagnetic and sound)
What is nuclear energy- the nucleus of an atom is the source of nuclear energy. When an atom's nucleus breaks apart, or when the nuclei of two small atoms join together, energy is released. The energy given off by the sun comes from nuclear energy. Chemical energy- a form of potential energy. Thermal energy- the thermal energy of an object is the kinetic energy of its particles. Electrical- the energy that results from the position or motion of charged particles. Electromagnetic- transmitted through space in the form of electromagnetic waves. Sound- is the kinetic energy caused by the vibration of particles in a medium such as steel, water, or air.