Energy Conversions Review

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What does it mean to synthesize?

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To put together information to understand better.

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What is energy?

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The ability to make an object move or cause change.

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What is electrical energy?

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The form of energy transferred through wires (electricity).

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What are criteria in engineering?

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The things that engineers think about and test to know how well a solution works.

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What is the source in an electrical system?

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The origin of electrical energy that connects to the device.

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What is a converter?

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A device that changes one form of energy into another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that can be replenished naturally, like solar or wind energy.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Energy that cannot be replenished in a short period, like fossil fuels.