Energy Vocabulary Flashcard

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Form of energy stored in the bonds of atoms.

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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The amount of kinetic energy in matter.

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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Transfer of heat energy through waves.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Form of potential and kinetic energy that refers to the movement or position of electrons.

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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Ability to cause change.

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Energy is the capacity to do work or cause physical change.

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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Potential energy is the energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects.

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Energy of motion.

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

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The process of heat transfer through direct contact.

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

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

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids.

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Energy that comes from the sun.

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Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun's radiation.