Energy: Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye. Examples include computer screens, lamps, and sunlight.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced when the molecules of an object vibrate. Examples include radios, vocal cords, and musical instruments like guitars.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the chemical bonds of molecules, which is released during a chemical reaction. An example is the energy released when your body digests food.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the heat of an object. It can come from sources like a stove, the sun, or even your body.

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Who is an engineer?

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An engineer is a person who designs safe energy systems and works on creating solutions for various engineering problems.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Any moving object, like a rolling ball or a running person, has kinetic energy.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy when we move.