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Major Energy Forms:
Kinetic: energy in action
Ex.) A rolling ball
Potential: stored energy
Ex.) a ball at the top of a hill
Chemical: form stored in bonds of chemical substances
Ex.) ATP is used in the body as a main energy source
Electrical: results from the movement of charged particles/ions
Ex.) the nervous system uses nerve impulses to transmit messages through the body
Mechanical: energy directly involved with moving matter
Ex.) when you ride a bike, your legs provide mechanical energy that moves the pedals
Radiant: energy that travels in waves
Ex.) light energy is important for the retinas of our eyes since it enables us to see