Conservation of Energy Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the process by which energy is emitted as particles or waves. It can occur in various forms, including electromagnetic radiation (like light) and thermal radiation (heat).

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by the movement of water, typically through dams. It converts the kinetic energy of flowing water into electrical energy.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact. For example, when a metal spoon is placed in a hot pot, heat moves from the pot to the spoon.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion, and is used in nuclear power plants.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another. For example, in photosynthesis, solar energy is transformed into chemical energy in plants.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warm fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a current.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth. It can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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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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