Elevate Science 4th Grade Topic 1 Vocabulary

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving or vibrating particles.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What type of energy do computers use to function?

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Computers use electric energy to operate.

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What does it mean to produce something in scientific terms?

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To produce something means to generate it.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the term for energy moving from one object to another?

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The term is transfer.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What type of energy is created by vibrating particles in a medium?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating particles as they pass through matter.

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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