Science 8 Vocabulary

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POTENTIAL ENERGY

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stored energy

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KINETIC ENERGY

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energy in motion

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RADIANT ENERGY

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energy related to the movement of light

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THERMAL ENERGY

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energy of moving molecules that creates heat

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CHEMICAL ENERGY

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energy stored within bonds between molecules

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ELECTRICAL ENERGY

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energy that comes from moving charged particles

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MECHANICAL ENERGY

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energy stored in objects by tension. When the tension is released, motion occurs

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NUCLEAR ENERGY

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energy created when atoms are split or fused

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LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

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energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted into different forms

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MOTION

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change in position over time