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Forms of Energy
Unit F, Chapter 3, Carter Lomax, Mr.D.
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Science
5th Grade
10/12/2008

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 potential energy(stored)

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the energy an object has because of its location(position) or its condition
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kinetic energy
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the energy of a moving object
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chemical potential energy

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digested food
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chemical potential energy
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flashlight battery
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mechanical kinetic energy
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spinning top and a rock rolling down a hill
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energy

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the ability to cause changes in matter or do work
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gravitational potential energy
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a roller coaster car on top of the ride

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gravitational potential energy
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water behind a dam

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elastic potential energy
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stretched rubber band
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elastic potential energy
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compressed spring
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kinetic energy
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heat, sound, & light
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mechanical kinetic energy
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flowing water, an arrow moving through the air 
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Law of Conservation of Energy

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states that energy can not be created or destroyed
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