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science energy
Question | Answer |
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WORK | the product of force and distance when a force is used to move an object. |
ENERGY | the ability to do work or cause change |
FORCE | a push or pull exerted on an object |
KENETIC ENERGY | the form of energy an object has because of its motion |
POTENTIAL ENERGY | energy that is stored and available to be used later |
ELASTIC POTENTIAL ENERGY | the energy of stretching or compressed objects |
GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY | potential energy that an object has as a result of its position |
RADIANT ENERGY | energy that travels in waves |
ENERGY CONVERSION | the practice of reducing energy use |
LAW OF CONVERSION OF ENERGY | states that when one form of energy is converted to another, no energy is destroyed in the process |
FUEL | a material that releases energy when it burns |
FOSSIL FUEL | an energy-rich substance ( such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed from the remains of organisms. |
PHOTOSYNTHESIS | the process by which plants use water, carbon dioxide and energy from the sun to make food |