Forms of Energy Flashcard

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of motion.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A path for an electric current that has multiple loops.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that stops the flow of electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

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What is sound energy?

Back

Energy that can be heard, produced by vibrating objects.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.