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Forms of energy
5th grade forms of energy
Term | Definition |
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chemical | energy that results from a chemical reaction |
heat | gives off heat |
light | gives off lightmechanical |
mechanical | energy due to motion |
potential | stored energy |
kinetic | moving energy |
solar energy | energy from the sun |
geothermal energy | heat from the sun |
windmill | wind power |
hydroelectric power | electricity powered by water |
biomass | material from living, or recently living organisms, including plants |
conduction | transfer of heat through solids |
convection | transfer of heat through liquids or gases |
radiation | transfer of of heat by electromagnetic waves |