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Energy 2 Flashcards
Energy Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electromagnet | Is formed when a wire in an electric current is wrapped around an iron core |
| Magnetic field | The area that surrounds the magnets and exerts a magnetic force. |
| Generator | Produces mechanical energy into electrical energy. |
| Simple Electric motor | Turns electrical energy into mechanical energy. It contains an electromagnet that rotates between two poles of a magnet. |
| Energy | The ability to cause change. |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy an object has due to its motion. |
| Potential Energy | Energy stored in an object due to its position. |
| Thermal Energy | Energy that all objects have that increases the sum of kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a material. |
| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds. |
| Radiant Energy | Energy carried by light. |
| Electrical Energy | Energy carried by electric current. |
| Nuclear Energy | Energy contained in atomic nuclei. |
| Renewable Resources | Energy resource that is replenished continually. |
| Non Renewable Resources | Energy resource that is used up much faster than it can be replaced. |