Big Idea 10+11 Q2

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Hydroelectric

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Electricity made from the energy of running water.

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Insulator

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A material used to reduce or prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound.

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Heat (Thermal) Energy

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Energy that keeps us warm.

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Energy

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Ability to do work. It makes things move and change.

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Electrical Energy

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Comes from the movement of charged particles. Can be converted into heat, light, sound, or mechanical energy.

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Conductor

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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Potential Energy

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

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy that an object has due to its motion.

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Renewable Energy

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

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Non-renewable Energy

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Energy that comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, like fossil fuels.