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22 Cards in this Set
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Kinetic Energy
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The Energy of motion. (Found in things that are moving)
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Potential Energy
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Energy that is stored. (Stored by position, shape or chemistry)
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Energy
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The ability to cause change.
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Name the 5 types of energy in the Kinetic Energy category.
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Mechanical, Sound, Electromagnetic (Radiant), Heat, Eletrical
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Name the 5 types of energy in the Potential Energy category.
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Gravitational, Elastic, Chemical, Nuclear
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The measure of energy.
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Joules
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Law of Conservation of Energy
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Energy cannot be created or destroyed and can only be changed from one form to another.
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Chemical
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Energy that is stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules. (Potential)
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Stored Mechanical
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Energy found in objects that want to bounce back to their natural shape. (Potential)
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Nuclear
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Energy which holds together the nucleus of an atom. (Potential)
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Gravitational
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Energy stored in a object because of where its placed. (Potential)
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Electrical
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Energy caused by the movement of electrons. (Kinetic)
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Radiant (Electromagnetic)
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Energy comes from the waves of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Kinetic)
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Thermal (Heat)
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Caused by the movement of atoms and molecules. (Kinetic)
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Motion
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Energy caused by objects or substances moving. (Kinetic)
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Renewable Energy Sources
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Biomass, Geothermal, Solar, Water, Wind
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Non-Renewable Energy Sources
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Natural Gas, Coal, Oil
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Energy Transformation
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When energy changes from one form to another.
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Fossil Fuel Disadvantages
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It will eventually run out and causes lots of pollutants.
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Fossil Fuel Advantages
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Efficient, convenient and can be converted into many materials.
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Renewable Energy Disadvantages
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Not as efficient, expensive, and an eyesore to look at.
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Renewable Energy Advantages
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Will not run out, they don't produce pollutants.
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