Energy and Transformations

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What is the process by which energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation is the process by which energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves.

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Which form of energy is associated with the motion of energy from higher temperature to lower temperature?

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Thermal energy is associated with the motion of energy from higher temperature to lower temperature.

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What is another word for light energy?

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Radiation is another word for light energy.

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Which form of energy is associated with light?

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Radiant energy is associated with light.

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What is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact (touching) between objects at different temperatures?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between objects at different temperatures.

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What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through fluids due to the movement of the fluid.

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What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is the principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is the term for the energy that is transferred as heat between two objects at different temperatures?

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Heat energy is the energy that is transferred as heat between two objects at different temperatures.