Unit 2 Vocabulary (Energy, Circuits, and Light)

Front

What is the bouncing back of light rays from a surface called?

Back

Reflection

Front

What type of energy is related to the temperature of an object or substance?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What type of energy is produced by vibrations?

Back

Sound energy

Front

What is a closed conducting circle or loop through which current can flow?

Back

Circuit

Front

What is the bending of light as it moves through one medium into another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the energy of moving objects called?

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

What type of energy is emitted by the sun and can be seen by the human eye?

Back

Light energy

Front

What is the process of light passing through a transparent material?

Back

Transmission

Front

What do we call the energy stored in food?

Back

Chemical energy

Front

What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

Back

Electric current