Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A type of wave that travels parallel to the vibrations of the medium particles.

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What is gravitational energy?

Back

Energy associated with objects that are elevated above the ground.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy due to movement.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

Back

A battery.

Front

What is energy transformation?

Back

The process of energy changing from one form to another, such as potential energy to kinetic energy.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A type of wave that travels perpendicular to the vibrations of the medium particles.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy; energy due to position.

Front

What is elastic energy?

Back

Energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like a rubber band.

Front

What is energy transfer?

Back

The movement of energy from one place to another.

Front

What is an example of kinetic energy?

Back

A moving car.