Energy Conservation and Transfer Concepts

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What is it called when energy is moved from one object to another?

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Energy transfer

Front

A collection of objects that interact in some way is called a…

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System

Front

Energy cannot be created or destroyed. This is part of what law?

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Law of conservation of energy

Front

Energy changing from one form to another is…

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Energy transformation

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion?

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Kinetic energy

Front

What is the term for stored energy?

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Potential energy

Front

What is the principle that states energy can change forms but the total amount remains constant?

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Law of conservation of energy

Front

What is the process called when energy is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

Front

What is the process called when energy is transferred through fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection

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What is the process called when energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation