Conservation of Energy Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a Fossil Fuel?

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An energy-rich substance like coal or oil that was formed from the remains of organisms.

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What is Radiation?

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Energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What does Transfer mean?

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To move or shift.

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position.

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What is Energy Conservation?

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The practice of using less energy by using energy more efficiently.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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The energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.