Unit 4 Vocabulary

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Vibration

Back

A rapid back and forth motion of particles.

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Energy

Back

the ability to cause change in matter.

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Transfer

Back

the movement of energy or matter from one location or object to another

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Light energy

Back

Energy that can be seen by the eye

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Open (incomplete) Circuit

Back

A pathway that prevents an electric current from flowing freely or stops the flow.

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Thermal Energy

Back

Energy that causes a change in temperature between materials.

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Closed (Complete) Circuit

Back

a pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

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Electrical Energy

Back

Energy that moves thrugh an electric circuit, flowing through electric conductors...produced by a power source

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Waves (water)

Back

A disturbance (moving up and down) that transfers energy from on place to another.

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Mechanical Energy

Back

energy produced by a machine or moving part