Energy Transformations Flashcard

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of motion.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred or transformed.

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Velocity

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The speed of an object in a certain direction.

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Energy Transformation

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy.

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Mechanical Energy

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The sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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Thermal Energy

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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Electrical Energy

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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Sound Energy

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Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.