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Physical Science-LW
Miss DiVito’s 7th grade end of the year review
Term | Definition |
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Kinetic Energy | Energy in an object has because of its motion. |
Mechanical Energy | The energy that an object has because of its motion or its position |
Model | A representation of a system, object or concept. |
Potential Energy | stored energy |
System | A set of parts that are connected is connected in some way |
Circuit | The complete loop through which an electoral current can pass |
Current | a steady flow of electrons |
Electrical Energy | Energy from interactions between charged partials |
Electricity | The presence or movement of charged particles called electrons |
Energy | The ability to do work |
Energy Transfer | When one form of energy is changed from one form to another |
Force | A push or pull |
Green Energy | Energy that comes from sources that do not pollute the earth |
Primary Energy | Energy sources found in nature |
Secondary Energy | Energy that has been transformed from one another source |
Simple Machines | Makes work easier for us by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances |
Mechanical Advantage | The difference between the applied force and the work accomplished |
Mechanical Efficency | The effectiveness of the machine's performance |