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What happens to the total amount of energy in an isolated system over time?
The total amount of energy remains constant over time.
In a closed system, what happens to energy during transformations?
Energy is conserved.
What are the two main types of energy?
1. Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion 2. Potential Energy: Stored energy due to position or state
What is kinetic energy?
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
What is potential energy?
Potential energy is stored energy due to position or state.
What is mechanical energy?
Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
What is thermal energy?
Thermal energy is energy related to the temperature of matter.
What is electrical energy?
Electrical energy is energy from electric charges.
What is chemical energy?
Chemical energy is energy stored in chemical bonds.
What is nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is energy stored in atomic nuclei.