energy stored in an object or material

movement of energy from a hot object that comes into contact with a cooler object; the material remains in place

when hot parts of a material rise, while cooler parts sink

movement of energy in the form of waves that can travel through empty spaces

the ability to move matter around

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Science Ch 11

Lesson 7

Term	Definition
kinetic energy	the energy of a moving object
potential energy	energy stored in an object or material
conduction	movement of energy from a hot object that comes into contact with a cooler object; the material remains in place
convection	when hot parts of a material rise, while cooler parts sink
radiation	movement of energy in the form of waves that can travel through empty spaces
filament	a thin wire in a bulb
energy	the ability to move matter around