Energy Unit Flashcards

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Speed

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The rate at which an object covers distance.

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Velocity

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The speed of something in a given direction.

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Acceleration

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The rate of change of velocity per unit of time.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy that a body possesses due to its motion.

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically in kilograms or grams.

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Proportional Relationships

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A relationship between two quantities where their ratio is constant.

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Thermal Energy

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The internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its atoms and/or molecules.

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Temperature

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system.

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Heat Conductivity

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The property of a material to conduct heat.

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Energy Transfer

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The conversion of one form of energy into another, or the movement of energy from one place to another.