Forms and Transformations of Energy

The ability to do work and cause changes in matter.

• energy

• velocity

• mass

• force

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The change of energy from one form to another.

• energy generation

• energy depletion

• energy conservation

• energy transformation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Energy that an object has because of its position or its condition.

• thermal energy

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The energy of motion.

• nuclear energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

• potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The total potential and kinetic energy of an object.

• nuclear energy

• mechanical energy

• chemical energy

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The energy that is released by a chemical reaction.

• thermal energy

• electrical energy

• chemical energy

• mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The energy that is released by an electric current.

• mechanical energy

• nuclear energy

• electrical energy

• chemical energy

The energy that causes a change in temperature between materials.

• electrical energy

• hydroelectric energy

• mechanical energy

• thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Power that is generated from moving water such as rivers.

• hydroelectric energy

• geothermal energy

• wind energy

• solar power

The process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical power or electricity.

• solar energy

• hydroelectric energy

• wind energy

• geothermal energy