Energy 4th Grade

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What is a closed circuit with TWO pathways for energy to flow called?

Back

A parallel circuit.

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What do we call an object that STOPS the flow of electricity in a circuit?

Back

An insulator.

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What is the energy an object has because of its condition or position, also known as 'stored energy'?

Back

Potential energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What occurs when a wave strikes a surface and bounces off of it?

Back

Reflection.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

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You can wind the wire around the steel rivet more times, use more batteries, or use a larger rivet.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the term for materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily?

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Conductors.

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What do we call the energy that is stored in an object due to its position?

Back

Potential energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is the process of energy being transferred through a medium called?

Back

Wave propagation.

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What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

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Electricity.