Science Vocabulary Set 6

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Gravity

Back

The force that pulls objects toward the Earth. All mass has gravity. The bigger the mass, the more gravity.

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Attract

Back

To pull objects together.

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Repel

Back

To push objects away from each other.

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Conservation of energy

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Potential Energy

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

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Kinetic energy

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

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Mechanical Kinetic Energy

Back

Energy due to the motion of objects.

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Thermal Energy

Back

Energy related to the temperature of an object.

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Electromagnetic Energy

Back

Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

Front

Sound Energy

Back

Energy produced by vibrating objects that create sound waves.