Exploring Matter and Energy Concepts

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space without the need for a medium.

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What is a hydroelectric power plant?

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A hydroelectric power plant generates electricity by using the kinetic energy of flowing water.

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What is a solar cell?

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A solar cell converts radiant energy from the sun into electrical energy.