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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| law of conservation of energy | energy can be transformed from one form to another, but cannot be created or destroyed |
| energy transfer | energy moves from one object to another without changing form |
| energy transformation | one form of energy is converted to another form of energy |
| work | the transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move in the direction of the force |
| open system | a system that exchanges matter or energy with the environment |
| closed system | a system that does not exchange matter or energy with the environment |
| renewable energy resources | an energy resource that is replaced as fast as or as faster than it is used |
| nonrenewable energy resources | an energy source that is available in small amounts |