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Energy Flashcards
Science - Energy Unit - 2015
Term | Definition |
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work | the product of force and distance when a force is used to move an object |
energy | the abillity to do work or cause change |
force | a push or pull exerted on an object |
kinetic energy | the form of an energy that an object has because of it's motion |
potential energy | energy that is stored and avalible to be used later |
elastic potential energy | the energy of stretching or compressed objects |
radiant energy | energy that travels in waves (rays) |
energy conversion | a transformation from one form of energy to another |
law of conservation of energy | states that when one form of energy is converted to another, no energy is destroyed in the process |
photosynthesis | the process by which plants use water, carbon dioxide, and energy from the sun to make food |
fuel | a material that releases energy when it burns |
fossil fuel | an energy-rich substance (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed by the remains of organisims |