Inspire Science Unit 2 Lessons 1-4 Vocab

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Chemical energy:

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Potential energy released when links between particles are broken or created.

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Nuclear energy:

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Stored energy released when links between particles are broken.

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Thermal energy:

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Internal energy of an object from particle motion.

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A _____________ is a back and forth motion. All sounds begin with ______________.

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vibration ; vibration

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A wave that transfers energy through a material and spreads outwards from a vibration is a...

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sound wave

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Devices using sunlight to generate electricity

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solar cells

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Flow of electricity through a conductor

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electric current

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Conductor:

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Material that allows easy flow of electricity.

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Insulator:

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Slows or stops energy flow.

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Path for electric current flow

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circuit