{
  "title": "Two Types and Nine Forms of Energy",
  "subject": "Science",
  "words": [
    {
      "term": "potential energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with the positions or arrangements of interacting objects or particles.",
      "example": "A raised gate has potential energy because of its position.",
      "category": "Energy types",
      "parts": [
        "potent",
        "ial",
        "energy"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "kinetic energy",
      "definition": "The energy of motion. Faster or heavier objects have more.",
      "example": "A bicycle gains kinetic energy as it speeds up.",
      "category": "Energy types",
      "parts": [
        "kinet",
        "ic",
        "energy"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "gravitational potential energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with the relative positions of masses; near Earth, raising an object above a chosen reference level increases it.",
      "example": "A lifted backpack has gravitational potential energy.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "elastic potential energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with stretching or compressing an object, such as a spring.",
      "example": "A bent diving board stores elastic potential energy.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "chemical potential energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with the arrangement of atoms and electrons, which can change during a chemical reaction.",
      "example": "A snack provides chemical potential energy for your body.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "nuclear energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with atomic nuclei, released or absorbed when nuclei change.",
      "example": "The Sun releases nuclear energy when light nuclei combine.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "mechanical energy",
      "definition": "The energy an object has from its motion and position.",
      "example": "A swinging playground swing has mechanical energy from its motion and position.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "thermal energy",
      "definition": "Energy associated with the random motion and interactions of particles in matter; it depends on the amount, type, and state of the material as well as its temperature.",
      "example": "A large pot of warm water has more thermal energy than a small cup at the same temperature.",
      "category": "Forms of energy",
      "parts": [
        "therm",
        "al",
        "energy"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "sound energy",
      "definition": "Energy carried by vibrations moving through matter.",
      "example": "A vibrating guitar string sends sound energy through the air.",
      "category": "Forms of energy"
    },
    {
      "term": "radiant energy",
      "definition": "Energy carried by light and other electromagnetic waves.",
      "example": "Sunlight carries radiant energy through space.",
      "category": "Forms of energy",
      "parts": [
        "radi",
        "ant",
        "energy"
      ]
    },
    {
      "term": "electrical energy",
      "definition": "Energy carried by moving electric charges.",
      "example": "A working electric fan receives electrical energy through its cord.",
      "category": "Forms of energy",
      "parts": [
        "electr",
        "ical",
        "energy"
      ]
    }
  ]
}