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Science Ch. 24 SG
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The ability to cause change |
| Kinetic | Energy of Motion Energy increases as an object moves faster |
| Potential | Energy stored in an object |
| Thermal Energy | Increases as temperature increases |
| Chemical Energy | Stored in chemical bonds |
| Radiant Energy | From sunlight |
| Nuclear Energy | Found in nucleus of atoms |
| Electic Mixer | Changes Electrical energy to Kinetic energy |
| Law of conservation of energy | Energy is never created or destroyed, it just changes form |
| Fossil Fuels | Oil, Natural Gas, or Coal |
| Nonrenewable Resources | Used up faster than they can be replaced Nuclear energy comes from nuclei of radioactive elements |
| Wind | Use Wind mills |
| Alternative sources | VERY EXPENSIVE |