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Types of Energy

5.6A, 5.6B, 5.6C

DefinitionTerm
Energy of moving electrons or electric charges Electrical energy
The ability to do work (mechanical, chemical, electrical, heat, light, and sound) Energy
Energy in the form of waves that can travel through an empty space Light energy
Work done for something that is moving Mechanical energy
Energy from vibrations Sound energy
Energy of heat Thermal energy
Energy from the sun Solar energy
Not easily becoming hot Heat resistant
a device that uses magnets to change mechanical energy into electricity Generator
the direction the electricity is moving Electric Current
an electrical safety device that can stop the current from flowing or shuts off power Fuse
a closed circuit in which a current divides into two or more paths; if one light goes out, others stay on Parallel Circuit
a closed circuit in which the current follows one path; if one light goes out, they all go out Series Circuit
electricity from a battery, solar, cell, fossil fuels or wind generator Source/Cell
an electrical current through which current can flow in an uninterrupted path Closed Circuit
an electrical current through which current can flow that is NOT complete Open Circuit
a wire that a current flows through Path
turns a circuit on and off Switch
continuous or steady movement of electricity Flow
the bouncing back of light waves off a surface Reflection/Reflect
the bending of light waves as they move through one medium into another Refraction/Refract
a glass or transparent object that bends light that separates white light into a spectrum of colors Prism
when light waves move through a material Transmit
a substance or material that makes it possible for the transfer of energy from one location to another Medium
to soak up Absorb
not allowing light to pass through Opaque
transmits some light and absorbs some light Translucent
materials that let light pass through them; absorb very little light Transparent
a piece of glass or other transparent substance (clear) with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays Lens
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