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the theory of matter that describes the states of matter in terms of attractive forces and kinetic energy
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kinetic theory
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In all chemical and physical changes, matter is neither created nor destroyed.
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Law of Mass Conservation
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process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy
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photosynthesis
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using the force of light waves to propel objects through space
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solar sailing
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the SI unit of energy equal to 1 Newton-meter of work
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joule (J)
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energy that an object possesses because of its motion or its potential to move
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mechanical energy
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energy of position, or stored energy
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potential energy
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Energy can be changed from one form to another, but can neither be created nor destroyed.
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Law of Conservation of Energy
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a property that describes how matter will react and change in the presence of other kinds of matter
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chemical property
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energy associated with the flow of charged particles through a conductor
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electrical energy
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the ability to do work
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energy
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mass multiplied by velocity
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momentum
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energy stored in a magnet and its surrounding field
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magnetic energy
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the transportation of thermal energy without the use of matter
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radiation
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energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
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nuclear energy
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the principles that govern the way matter and energy are interchanged
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conservation principles
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