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Energy
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6th Grade
01/09/2007

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Energy
Definition
The ability to cause change.
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Potential energy
Definition
The energy stored in an object because of its position.
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Kinetic energy
Definition
Is the energy an object has due to its motion.
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Thermal energy
Definition
increases as its temperature increases.
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Chemical energy
Definition
is the energy stored in chemical bonds.
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Radiant energy
Definition
the type of energy light carries.
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Electrical energy
Definition
energy carried by electric current that comes out of batteries and wall sockets.
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Nuclear energy
Definition
energy stored in atomic nuclei that can be transformed into other forms of energy.
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Compare
Definition
to examine for likeness and differences.
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Contrast
Definition
to show differences when compared.
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mechanical energy
Definition
s a combination between potential and kinetic energy
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law of conservation of energy
Definition
"energy is neither created or destroy, it just changes from one form to another"
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mechanical energy
Definition
is a combination between potential and kinetic energy
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generator
Definition
is a device that transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy
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turbine
Definition
set of steam-powered fan blades that causes a generator to spin thus creating electrical energy
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renewable energy
Definition
is an energy source that is replenished continually; hydroelectricity is an example
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nonrenewable energy
Definition
"an energy source that is used up much faster that it can be replaced, such as fossil fuels"
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fossil fuels
Definition
a fuel source created by the decay of biomass (plant & animal remains) that was buried and put under tremendous heat and pressure
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24+13=
Definition
37
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Solar energy
Definition
energy created by capturing the light energy of the Sun in solar cells
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10X11=
Definition
110
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conserving energy
Definition
reducing the use of energy; avoiding wasting energy
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what does electrical energy depend?
Definition
voltage
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biomass
Definition
is the matter contained in all living organisms
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63/9=
Definition
7
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speed of light
Definition
300,000 km/s
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What two factors determine how much kinetic energy an object has?
Definition
mass and speed
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Objects that are able to fall have what type of energy?
Definition
potential energy
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Muscles perform what type of energy transformation?
Definition
chemical to kinetic
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Name one nonrenewable resource
Definition
coal, oil, natural gas
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