Energy Test 1 Review Flashcardizz

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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?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is a closed system?

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A system that does not exchange matter with its surroundings.

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What is an open system?

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A system that can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.