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Mikayla Milford
Chp. 15 vocab
Question | Answer |
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energy | ability to do work |
kinetic energy | the energy of motion |
potential energy | the energy that is stored in result of a position or shape |
gravitational potential energy | is increased when raised to a higher level |
elastic potential energy | the potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed |
mechanical energy | the energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects |
thermal energy | the potential and kinetic energy of microscopic particles |
chemical energy | is the energy stored in chemical bonds |
electrical energy | the energy associated with electrical bonds |
electromagnetic energy | is a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves |
nuclear energy | the energy stored in atomic nuclei |
energy conversion | the process in changing energy from one form to another |
non renewable energy sources | exists in limited quantities |
fossil feuls | oil, natural gas, and coal |
renewable energy sources | resources that can be replaced |
hydroelectric energy | energy contained by flowing water |
solar energy | sunlight that is converted into usable anergy |
geothermal energy | thermal energy beneath earths service |
biomass energy | the energy stored in living things |
hydrogen fuel cell | energy produced when hydrogen with oxygen |
energy conservation | finding ways to use less energy |