Science Vocab. Review

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Definition of radiation

Back

Transfer of energy by the movement of electromagnetic waves.

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Definition of heat?

Back

Energy transferred between two objects of different temperatures.

Front

Definition of convection?

Back

Heat transferred by rising hotter, less dense fluids or hot air.

Front

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed.

Back

True

Front

Definition of light energy?

Back

Exhibits wave-like behavior as it travels through space.

Front

Definition of sound energy?

Back

Created by vibrations; requires a medium.

Front

Energy transfer of a toaster:

Back

Electrical-thermal-radiation.

Front

Energy transformation in a flashlight:

Back

Chemical → Electrical → Light

Front

Energy transformation is the sequence of energy movement to make an item work.

Back

True

Front

Potential energy is energy not in motion.

Back

True