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SCIENCE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mechanical energy | Energy motion or position Ex.- rollercoaster |
| Thermal energy | Heat energy Ex.-Boiling water |
| Electromagnetic energy | Light energy Ex.-Solar panels |
| Electrical energy | Movement of electrons Ex.-Anything that gets plugged in,fan or lamp |
| Nuclear energy | Released during nuclear fusion Ex.-The sun |
| Chemical energy | Chemical reaction Ex.-Firecracker or a match |
| What is the source of our energy? | The sun |
| Law of conservation | Energy that can't be created or destroyed |
| Hairdryer | Example of electrical and thermal energy |
| Pushing box on carpet | Example of thermal and mechanical |
| Electric saw and shredder | Electrical energy - mechanical energy |
| Kinetic energy | Faster moving, in motion |
| Potential energy | Particles moving apart, stored energy on A energy |