Energy 1 Vocabulary

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Energy

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The ability to do work.

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Work

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A force applied to an object over a distance.

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Potential Energy

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Energy that is stored and is at rest.

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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The potential energy held by an object because of its high position compared to a lower position. The greater the height and mass, the greater the potential energy.

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Elastic Potential Energy

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The potential energy stored in something that has elasticity, where the object can stretch and compress. The greater the stretch, the greater the potential energy.

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy that is doing work.

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Energy Transformation

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The process of energy changing from one form into another.

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Nonrenewable Energy

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A resource that cannot be replaced once used.

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Renewable Energy Systems

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Energy systems that are powered by sources such as water, wind, or solar power.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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The law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another.