Energy Vocabulary Flashcards

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Absorption

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The process by which one substance takes in or soaks up energy, such as light or heat.

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Causal relationship

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A connection where one event (cause) directly leads to another event (effect).

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Conduction

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The transfer of heat or electricity through direct contact between materials.

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Constraint

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A limitation or condition that must be considered when designing or solving a problem.

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Convection

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The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid, such as air or water.

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Criteria

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Standards or requirements used to make a decision or judgment.

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Energy conservation

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The practice of using less energy or using it more efficiently.

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Energy transfer

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The movement of energy from one object or system to another.

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Energy transformation

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The change of energy from one form to another.

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Energy efficiency

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The ability to do the same amount of work while using less energy.