Energy Vocabulary

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Energy caused by movement in molecules is

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thermal (heat) energy

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What 3 things are required to do work?

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object, force, and motion

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Energy from the sun or another light source is

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radiant energy

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The ability to do work or cause change in matter is

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energy

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A state of equality or balance between two things is

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equilibrium

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Energy that is stored in food and fuels is

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chemical energy

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The transfer of heat through direct contact is

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conduction

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The movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) is

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convection

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The process of energy moving through space without the need for a medium is

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radiation

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The energy of motion is called

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kinetic energy