Types of Energy Flashcards (English)

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Mechanical Energy

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All the energy something has due to its movement and position

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Thermal Energy

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Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials

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Sound Energy

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Energy that travels as waves through the air or water and vibrates the eardrum upon contact

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Force

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A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction

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Push

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A force that causes something to move away

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Pull

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A force that causes something to move closer

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Light Energy

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Energy that allows us to see

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Speed

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Rate of motion