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Jeremy Struckel
Chapter 15 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | ability to do work |
| kinetic energy | energy of motion |
| potential energy | energy that is stored as a result of position or shape. |
| gravitational potential energy | potential energy the depends upon an object's height. |
| elastic potential energy | potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed |
| mechanical energy | energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects |
| thermal energy | total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles |
| chemical energy | energy stored in chemical bonds |
| electrical energy | energy associated with electric charges |
| electromagnetic energy | a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves |
| nuclear energy | energy stored in an atomic nuclei |
| energy conversion | the process of changing energy from one form to another |
| nonrenewable energy resources | a source of energy that exists in limited quantities and is only replaced over the course of a million years |
| fossil fuels | Oil, natural gas, and coal |
| renewable energy resources | resources that can be replaced in a relatively short period of time |
| hydroelectric energy | energy obtained from flowing water |
| solar energy | sunlight that is converted into usable energy |
| biomass energy | chemical energy stored in living things |
| hydrogen fuel cell | generates electricity by reacting hydrogen with oxygen |
| energy conservation | finding ways to use less energy |
| geothermal energy | thermal energy beneath the earths surface |
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