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Energy Transform.
A set of vocabulary words, to review the Energy Transformations Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | Property of matter and is not something you can see or touch |
| Law of Conservation of Energy | Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only change forms. |
| Energy Transformation | Occurs when energy changes from one form into another. |
| Electrical energy | Energy that results from the position or motion of charged particles |
| Chemical energy | A form of energy that is stored in chemical bonds. |
| Radiant energy | Energy from the sun |
| Nuclear energy | Energy contained in the nuclei of an atom and the energy is released when these nuclei join together OR break apart |
| Mechanical energy | The energy an object has due to its position or motion. The sum of an object's kinetic and potential energy. |