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Energy & Electricity

TermDefinition
thermal energy the energy that is generated and measured by heat
kinetic energy the energy an object has due to its motion
heat a form of energy arising from the random motion of molecules
conduction the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle
convection movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the cooler parts move down
radiation energy that comes from a source and travels through air/space and may be able to penetrate various materials
renewable a source of energy that is not depleted by use
solar power power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays
turbine a large wheel rotated to generate electricity
biomass organic materials such as plants and organic wasted
geothermal energy generated deep within the earth by using natural hotspots
hydropower electricity generated from the energy of moving water
generate produce energy, especially electricity
conductor a material or device that transmits heat, electricity, or sound
resistor a device designed to resist the passage of an electric current
drive-shaft a rotating rod that transmits torque in an engine
rotor the rotating piece in a turbine
Created by: A Gausman
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