Energy Unit Vocabulary

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What is energy?

Back

the work that a certain force (gravitational, electromagnetic, etc) can do.

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What is stored energy?

Back

the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time.

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What is speed?

Back

the rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.

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What is transfer of energy?

Back

the movement of energy from place to place.

Front

What is force?

Back

strength or energy caused by physical action or movement.

Front

What is motion?

Back

change of location or position of an object with respect to time.

Front

collide

Back

to come together with solid or direct impact.

Front

What is a collision?

Back

the sudden, forceful coming together of two bodies making direct contact.

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What is sound?

Back

vibration in air and water that stimulate the nerves inside the ears to create the sensation of hearing.

Front

What is light?

Back

a type of energy that makes it possible for us to see the world around us.