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18 Week Review #1
Energy,Light, and Circuits
Term | Definition |
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Generator | A device that uses magnets to change mechanical energy into electricity. |
Light Energy | Energy in the form of waves that can travel through empty space. |
Switch | Turns a circuit on and off. |
Electricity (Electrical Energy) | The flow of electrons. |
Chemical Energy | Energy stored in a battery. |
Convex Lens | A lens that is thicker in the middle and makes objects look bigger. |
Series Circuit | A simple circuit, when one light goes off, they all go off. |
Prism | A triangular glass bar that separates white light into colors. |
Mechanical Energy | Energy in motion. |
Source or Cell | Another word for a battery. |
Concave Lens | A lens that is thinner in the middle and makes objects look smaller. |
Ingredient | One part of a mixture. |
Evaporation | Can be used to separate substances that are soluble (water and salt). |
Filter, Strainer, or Sieve | Tool used to separate a mixture. |