Energy stores

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  • Kinetic Energy - The energy that an object has because it's moving.
  • Kinetic energy is stored by moving objects, potential energy is stored by stationary objects
  • Energy can be transferred from one place to another or stored within an object
  • The SI unit of energy is the joule (J)
  • Potential Energy - The stored energy that an object has due to its position or shape
  • What are the 8 Energy Stores
    Thermal
    kinetic
    gravitational potential
    elastic potential
    chemical
    magnetic
    electrostatic
    nuclear
  • What are the 4 energy pathways
    Heating
    mechanical
    electrical
    radiation