Middle School Energy Terms

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Energy

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries or food.

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Electrical Energy

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Energy caused by the movement of electric charges.

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Mechanical Energy

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object has because of its motion.

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Potential Energy

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The energy stored in an object because of its position or state.

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Solar Energy

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Energy from the sun that can be used to produce electricity or heat.

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Law of Energy Conservation

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

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Renewable Energy

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Energy from sources that can be replenished naturally, like wind or solar power.

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Nonrenewable Energy

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Energy from sources that cannot be easily replenished, like coal or oil.