Conservation of Energy Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does transformation mean?

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To change from one form to another.

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What is radiation?

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Energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy that is stored.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is conduction?

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The process of heat transfer through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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When heat rises and cold air or water sinks creating an air or water current.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy that travels in waves and can be seen as light.

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What is thermal insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.

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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.