Electrical energy is a type of potential energy, or energy stored in an object due to the position of the object. In the case of electrical energy, the object is the charged particle, and the position is within the electric field.
tropical storm. noun. Definition of tropical storm for Students. : a storm that begins in the tropics with winds that are not as strong as those of a hurricane.
Tropical cyclones are actually entire weather systems which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes. A tropical storm is classified according to its speed. When the speed of the wind is between 39 mph to 73 mph, the tropical depression developed is classified as a tropical storm. For instance, when Irene hit New York City, it had lost its wind speed and was considered a tropical storm rather than a hurricane.