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Nichols Vocab #2
Term | Definition |
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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 |