Thermal Energy Transformations Flashcards

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Energy

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The ability to do work. The force that causes things to move. The two main types of energy are kinetic and potential.

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System

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A group of items or parts that work together and interact to perform some function or task.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object has because of motion. Kinetic energy depends on the mass of an object and its speed.

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Light or Solar Energy

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A type of renewable energy source that comes from the sun. Solar panels use a solar cell to convert the sun’s light energy into electrical energy.

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Maximize

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To make sure that there is as much as possible.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Conserve means save. Energy is always saved. New energy can never be created. Energy can never be destroyed. - It can be transformed into another form of energy. - It can be transferred to another location.

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Temperature

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A measure of average kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in a material. The faster the molecules vibrate, the higher the temperature. We use °F in the United States but for science and in most of the world, we use °C.

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Heat

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Heat is the movement/transfer of thermal energy from a hotter area to a cooler area.

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Particle

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A tiny portion of matter. A particle can be as small as a molecule.

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Observation

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The process of looking carefully at someone or something in order to gain information.