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Forms of energy
5th grade Science
Term | Definition |
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Chemical | energy that results from a chemical reaction. |
Heat | gives off heat |
light | gives off light |
mechanical | energy due to motion |
potential | stored energy |
kinetic | moving energy |
solar energy | energy from the sun |
geothermal energy | heat from the earth |
windmill | wind power |
hydroelectric power | electricity powered by water |
biomass | material from living,or recently living organisms, including plants. |
conduction | transfer of heat through solids |
convection | transfer of heat through liquids or gases |
radiation | transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves |