Energy Types

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Absorbed

Back

When light is taken in by an object and is not reflected or refracted.

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Closed Path

Back

A complete path through which electrical energy can travel.

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Conductors

Back

Objects that allow thermal or electrical energy to pass through easily.

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Device

Back

An object that functions with electricity, such as a lamp.

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Electrical Circuit

Back

A path through which electrical energy can flow.

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Insulators

Back

Objects that do not easily allow thermal or electrical energy to pass through.

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Mechanical

Back

The energy of things that are moving or have the potential to move.

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Open Path

Back

An incomplete path that does not allow electrical energy to flow through a circuit.

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Reflect

Back

When light bounces off an object and changes direction, such as with a mirror.

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Refract

Back

When light bends as it enters at an angle, like a pencil in a glass of water.