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Nichols Vocab #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | the ability to do work or cause change |
| kinetic energy | the energy an object has due to its motion |
| potential energy | the energy stored in an object because of its position |
| mechanical energy | when an object does work by moving another object (machine energy) |
| thermal energy | energy related to heat (thermal increase when temperature increases) |
| chemical energy | energy stored in chemical bonds |
| radiant energy | energy carried by light |
| electric energy | energy carried by an electrical current |
| nuclear energy | the energy stored in nucleus of an atom |
| the law of conservation of energy | energy cannot be created or destroyed only transferred |
| thermal pollution | increase in temperature of a natural body of water; caused by adding warmer water |
| conductor | material that transfers heat easily |
| convection | heat transferred through a fluid(gas or liquid) |
| conduction | heat transferred by direct contact |
| radiation | heat transferred by rays or waves |
| heat | thermal energy transferred from a warmer to cooler object |
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