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What is energy and what are some different kinds of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

Some examples include:
- Kinetic Energy
- Radiant Energy
- Thermal Energy
- Sound Energy

Some examples of potential energy (stored inside matter) include:
- Gravitation Potential Energy
- Elastic Energy
- Chemical Energy
- Nuclear Energy

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Answer:

Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. ...

Mechanical energy is energy stored in objects by tension. ...

Nuclear energy is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom—the energy that holds the nucleus together.

Step-by-step explanation:

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