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matter/energy
terms: matter, energy, potential energy, kinetic energy, heat, temperature
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | an observable substance that has a mass and volume |
| energy | ability to do work (the ability to change or move substances) |
| potential energy | energy that is stored based on position (think gravity) and composition |
| kinetic energy | energy in motion (when energy is doing something, ANY time you have movement) |
| temperature | average velocity or average kinetic energy of particles in an object |
| heat | form of energy or transferring of energy; related to thermal energy |