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| chemical energy |
Energy that is stored in the position of electrons in an atom.
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| conservation of momentum |
The transfer of momentum from one object to another without a change in total momentum of the entire system. |
| electrical energy |
Energy that is associated with the flow of charged particles through a conductor.
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| energy |
The ability to do work. |
| joule |
The SI unit of energy; equal to 1 Newton-meter of work. |
| kinetic energy |
The energy of motion. |
| law of conservation of energy |
Energy can be changed from one form to another but can neither be created nor destroyed.
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| magnetic energy |
Energy that is stored in a magnet and its surrounding field.
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| mechanical energy |
The energy that an object possesses because of its motion or its potential to move.
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| momentum |
Mass multiplied by velocity; a quantity of motion. |
| nuclear energy |
The energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom. |
| photosynthesis |
Process that plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy.
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| potential energy |
The energy of position; stored energy. |
| radiant energy |
To produce other forms of energy, this kind of energy must be transferred. |
| solar sailing |
Using the force of light waves to propel objects through space.
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| sound energy |
Energy that is produced by vibrating matter and transmitted through a medium.
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| thermal energy |
The total energy of the particles in an object related to the motion of the molecules or ions in matter.
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