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Forms of Energy
G5 Realize Vocabulary T5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| energy | the ability to do work or cause a change |
| kinetic energy | the energy of motion |
| potential energy | stored energy |
| sound energy | energy that can be heard |
| differentiate | to identify the differences between two or more objects* |
| electric charge | a force caused by the movement of negative and positive particles |
| electric current | a flow of particles caused by negative and positive charges |
| evident | describes something easily observed that can be used to confirm or deny an idea* |
| conductor | a material that energy can easily flow through |
| insulator | a material that stops the flow of electricity |
| series circuit | a path for electric energy made out of a single loop |
| parallel circuit | a path for an electric current that has multiple loops |
| illustrate | to explain with an example* |