Energy Vocabulary

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What is a material that is a poor conductor of heat?

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Thermal insulators are materials that do not conduct heat well.

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What type of energy is transmitted through space in the form of electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic energy is the energy transmitted through space as electromagnetic waves.

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What is the term for the vibration and movement of atoms and molecules within substances?

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Thermal energy refers to the energy associated with the vibration and movement of atoms and molecules.

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

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What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons?

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Electrical energy is the energy resulting from the movement of electrons.

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What is the energy called that is due to an object's position or state?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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What type of energy is associated with sound waves?

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Sound energy is the energy carried by sound waves.