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22 Cards in this Set
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Energy |
The ability to cause change |
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Kinetic Energy |
The energy of an object that is due to motion |
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Potential Energy |
Energy that an object has due to its position |
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Mechanical Energy |
That sum of an objects total kinetic and potential energy |
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Energy Transformation |
Takes place when energy changes one form into another form |
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The Law Of Conservation Of Energy |
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. |
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Kinetic Theory Of Matter |
States that all of the particles that make up matter are constantly in motion. |
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Temperature |
A measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object |
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Degrees |
Equally spaced units between to points |
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Thermometer |
Temperature is measure using this instrument |
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Thermal Energy |
The total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance |
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Heat |
The energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature than an object at a lower temperature |
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Calorie |
Equal to the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water to 1degrees Celsius. |
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Conduction |
The transfer of energy through direct contact |
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Conductor |
A material that transfers heat very well |
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Insulator |
A material that is a poor connection of heat |
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Convection |
The transfer of energy through the movement of a liquid or a gas |
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Radiation |
The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves |
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Energy Source |
An available source of stored energy that humans can use. |
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Renewable Resource |
An energy source that can be easily be reproduced or replaced by nature. |
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Nonrenewable Source |
An energy source that cannot be reproduced, grown, or restored as fast as it is used. |
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Fossil Fuels |
Energy resources made from carbon rich plant and animal remains. |
