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Energy Vocabulary
energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy,
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | the ability to cause changes in matter |
| Potential Energy | the energy an object has because of its position or condition |
| Kinetic Energy | the energy an object has because of its motion |
| Electrical Energy | the energy caused by the movement of electric charges |
| Mechanical Energy | the total energy of motion and position of an object |
| Chemical Energy | the energy that is stored in matter and can be released by a chemical reaction |
| Static Electricity | the buildup of electric charges |
| Electric Current | the flow of electric charges along a path |
| Electric Motor | a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy |
| Electromagnet | a device in which current produces magnetism |
| Generator | a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy |