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science vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| work | the product of force and distance when a force is used to move an object |
| energy | the ability to do work or cause change |
| force | a pull or pull exerted on an object |
| kinetic energy | the farm of energy an object has because of its motion |
| potential energy | energy that is stored and available to be used later |
| elastic potential energy | the energy of strectching or compressed objects |
| gravitational potential energy | pontential energy that an object has as a result of its position |
| radiant energy | energy that travels in waves (rays) |
| energy conversion | a change from one form of energy to another |
| law of conservation of energy | states that when one form of energy is converted to another |
| photosynthesis | the process by which plants use water, carbon dioxide and energy form the su to make food |
| fuel | a material that release energy when it burns |
| fossil fuel | an energy-rich substance (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed form the remains of organisms |