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Energy
Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The ability for doing work Types: mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound |
| Mechanical energy | A form of energy associated with the motion of an object |
| Electrical energy | A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (electrons); can produce heat, light, sound, and magnetic effects |
| Light energy | A form of energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space |
| Thermal energy | Energy in the form of heat |
| Sound energy | A form of energy created by vibrations |
| Wave | To move back and forth and up and down repeatedly (ex: light & sound waves) |