Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

The force that one object exerts on another when the two rub against each other.

• Friction
• Inertia
• Magnetism
• Gravity

A quantity of electricity that is related to the balance of electrons and protons in an object.

• volume
• weight
• temperature
• charge

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A type of energy resulting from the flow of charged particles.

• Water
• Fire
• Wind
• Electricity

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An electric charge caused by friction.

• Kinetic electricity
• Moving electricity
• Static electricity
• Dynamic electricity

The flow of electricity through a circuit.

• air pressure
• water flow
• electric current
• magnetic field

A break in the circuit that stops the electric current from flowing.

• short circuit
• closed circuit
• circuit breaker
• open circuit

When there are no breaks in the circuit and the electric current can flow.

• short circuit
• broken circuit
• open circuit
• closed circuit

A machine that causes motion or power.

• battery
• engine or motor

• screwdriver
• lightbulb

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A temporary magnet caused by an electric current.

• Thermometer
• Electromagnet
• Screwdriver
• Bicycle

A machine that makes electrical energy.

• toaster
• microwave
• refrigerator
• generator