Flashcard--Intro to Energy

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What is energy measured in?

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Joules

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What type of energy does an object have due to its motion?

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Kinetic energy

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy

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What is the energy of an object due to its temperature called?

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Thermal energy

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What type of energy is associated with light?

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Radiant energy

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What is the process of energy changing from one form to another called?

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Energy transformation

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What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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What is the energy stored in food called?

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Chemical energy

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What is the energy associated with the movement of electrons?

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Electrical energy

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What is the energy of motion in a moving car called?

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Kinetic energy