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BJU Physical Sci 14
BJU Physical Science Ch 14 6th edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| biomass energy | Chemical potential energy obtained from renewable organic materials. |
| energy | The ability to do work. |
| fossil fuel | A fuel that has formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived in the past, including coal, petroleum (oil), and natural gas. |
| geothermal energy | Thermal energy that originates deep within the earth's interior. |
| hydroelectric energy | Electrical energy generated by the movement of water. |
| kinetic energy (KE) | Energy that an object possesses due to its motion. |
| mechanical energy | The sum of the kinetic energy and all the forms of potential energy in a system. |
| nonrenewable energy resource | An energy resource that is not replaced naturally. |
| nuclear energy | Energy produced by nuclear reactions. |
| potential energy (PE) | Stored energy that can be used later. |
| renewable energy resource | An energy resource that is easily replaced by natural methods. |
| solar energy | Energy produced by the sun. |
| tidal energy | Mechanical energy in rising and falling tides. |
| wind energy | Energy from the wind; can be used to turn turbine blades that are attached to generators. |
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