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20 Cards in this Set
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Energy
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The ability to cause change or do work
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Radiant (Light) Energy
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Energy transferred through electromagnetic waves
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Thermal Energy
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Energy that is associated with the movement of the particles in a substance; increases as the particles move faster
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Solar Energy
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A special type of radiant energy provided by the sun
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Chemical Energy
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Energy stored in chemical bonds that hold particles of matter together
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Mechanical Energy
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The energy due to the motion or position of an object
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Potential Energy
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Energy that's stored or related to an objects position; form of mechanical energy
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Kinetic Energy
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The energy of motion; form of mechanical energy
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Electrical Energy
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Energy flowing in an electric circuit
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Law of Conservation of Energy
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Law stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it just changes from one form to another
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Heat
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The transfer of thermal energy from warmer to cooler
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Nuclear Energy
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Energy contained in the nucleus of an atom
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Sound Energy
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Energy of vibrations
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Gravitational Potential Energy
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Type of stored energy that objects that gravity can pull downwards have
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Elastic Potential Energy |
Type of stored energy that objects that can be pulled back or stretched have
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Conduction
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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact; occurs when the particles in a material collide with the particles next to them; usually happens in solids
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Convection
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The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of molecules from one part of a material to another; happens in gases and liquids when the warm air or liquid rises, then cools and sinks
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Radiation
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The transfer of thermal energy through space in waves; occurs without particles of matter colliding or moving to transfer energy
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Conductor
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Any material that easily transfers heat like copper, aluminum, gold, or any other metal
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Insulator
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Any material that doesn't allow heat to flow through it easily like glass, air, wood, plastic, or rubber |
