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Multi-word Results
| atomic energy |
the energy that is released by an atom in nuclear reactions such as fission or fusion. [2 definitions] |
| conservation of energy |
a principle of physics that asserts that the total energy in a closed system remains constant regardless of changes in the system. |
| high-energy |
emitting a great amount of energy, as certain chemical reactions. [3 definitions] |
| high-energy particle |
an atom or part of an atom having energy greater than one hundred thousand electron volts. |
| kinetic energy |
energy resulting from motion. |
| nuclear energy |
energy released from atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion. |
| potential energy |
in physics, the energy of a particle, body, or system that is determined by its position or structure. (Cf. kinetic energy.) |
| radiant energy |
energy transmitted by waves, such as electromagnetic radiation or heat. |
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