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Chapter 15 Vocab.
Question | Answer |
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energy | The ability to do work. |
kinetic energy | The energy of motion. |
potential energy | Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape. |
gravitational potential energy | Potential energy that depends upon an object's height. |
elastic potential energy | Potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed. |
mechanical energy | Energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects. |
thermal energy | The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object. |
chemical energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds. |
electrical energy | Energy associated with electric charges. |
electromagnetic energy | A form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves. |
nuclear energy | Energy stored in atomic nuclei. |
energy conversion | |
nonrenewable energy resources | |
fossil fuels | |
renewable energy resources | |
hydroelectric energy | |
solar energy | |
geothermal energy | |
biomass energy | |
hydrogen fuel cell | |
energy conservation |