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5.B3 Mrs Jensen
Forms of Energy
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Science
5th Grade
09/28/2011

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draw a conclusion

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to reach a decision or opinion based on evidence and reasoning
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kinetic energy

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the energy of motion
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potential energy

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stored energy or energy that an object has due to its position
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sound energy

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energy of vibrations carried by air, water, or other matter
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radiant energy

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energy that travels as waves and can move through empty space
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electrical energy

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energy carried by electricity
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mechanical energy

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energy an object has due to its motion, position, or condition
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nuclear energy

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energy produced when an atom splits apart or when two atoms join to form one atom
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chemical energy

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energy stored in the way atoms are connected to each other
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thermal energy

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energy of the movement of atoms and molecules
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wavelength

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the distance from a point on one wave to the same point on the next wave
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vibration

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the rapid back and forth motion of air or other matter
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frequency

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the number of waves passing a point in one second
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