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Packet 2
Forms of energy
Question | Answer |
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Energy | The ability for doing work; types of energy include mechanical, thermal,electrical, light, and sound |
Thermal Energy | A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature |
Mechanical Energy | It is the energy associated with the motion or position of an object. |
Convex | Having a surface or boundary that bulges OUTward. |
Refraction | The bending of a wave, such as light or sound wave (Ex: Camera, telescope,and eyeglasses) |
Light Energy | A form of energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space |
Concave | Having a surface or boundary that curves INward. |
Reflection | The bouncing of light, heat, or sound off a surface (Ex: Tinted car window) |