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Energy
Term | Definition |
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thermal energy | the energy of moving particles in a substance; also called heat energy |
light energy | a form of energy which our sense of sight can detect. It is made of electro-magnetic radiation and travels in a straight path. |
electrical energy | when electricity creates motion, light or heat. |
mechanical energy | the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object. For example, the wind as it turns a windmill. |
sound energy | a type of energy made by vibrations. |
energy | the ability to do work |
potential energy | energy that is stored in an object |
kinetic energy | the energy of motion |