Topic 2; 1-11 vocabulary words

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Turbine

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A device that spins as gas flows, converting heat energy of steam into energy of motion.

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Coal

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A hard, black substance created over many years as layers of earth harden.

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Natural gas

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A fossil fuel that occurs in the gas state.

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Battery

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Stores chemical energy and can convert that energy into electrical energy.

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Combustion

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The process of burning a fuel to produce heat and light.

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Fossil Fuel

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, released during a chemical reaction.

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Generator

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A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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Petroleum

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A liquid fossil fuel used to produce gasoline and other products.

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Energy of Motion

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The energy possessed by an object due to its motion, also known as kinetic energy.