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17 Cards in this Set
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Energy
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involves motion, heat and light. It is the ability to do work
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work
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applying a force through a distance
force x distance |
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force
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what puts matter into motion or stops what is moving
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motion
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is a change in distance or direction over time
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kinetic energy
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is energy in motion
a car moving |
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potential energy
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stored energy
a parked car |
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Mechanical Energy
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The motion of pieces of matter.
Wheels moving on a car |
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Radient Energy
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Energy from Photons
Sunlight |
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Sound Energy
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Motion of sound particles or waves
A speaker |
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Chemical Energy
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arrangement of small chemical particles in food fuel or other compounds
a battery or digestion |
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Heat Energy
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motion of particles producing heat.
an electric blanket, heat from an engine |
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Nuclear Energy
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The structure of atom's nucleus
atomic energy |
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Common Sources of Energy
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natural gas, petroleum, coal and fossil fuels
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Other sources of energy
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wind, geothermal, water and biomass
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Light Energy
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energy from the sun
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Electrical Energy
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energy in an electric current
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Law of Conservation of Energy
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energy can change from but cannot be created or destroyed
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