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Chapter 13 keyterms
Question | Answer |
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An energy source that used up much faster than it can be replaced | A nonrenewable source |
An energy source that is replenished completely | A renewable source |
An energy source that can't be used up by humans | An inexhaustible resource |
A device that transforms radiant energy directly into electrical energy | Photovoltaic |
The energy stored in an object because of its position | Potential energy |
The energy stored in chemical bonds | Chemical energy |
The energy carried by light | Radiant energy |
The ability to cause change | Energy |
The energy in an object due to its motion | Kinetic energy |
Increases as it temperature increases | Thermal energy |
The energy that is carried by an electrical current | Electrical energy |
That can be transformed into other forms of energy | Nuclear energy |
Energy is never created or destroyed | Law conservation of energy |
A device that transforms Kinetic energy into Electrical energy | Generator |
Contains a set of narrowly spaced fan blades | A turbine |
Sources of energy that are safer and cause less harm to the environment | Alternative resources |