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chapter 9 test sci

TermDefinition
Energy The ability to do work or cause change
Joules Measurement of work and energy
Electromagnetic Energy that travels in waves, like light and sound
Nuclear Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Kinetic Energy that an object has due to its motion
Mechanical Energy that associated with position AND motion (potential and kinetic)
Chemical Energy that is stored in chemical bonds
Potential Energy that results from an object's position or shape
Thermal Energy that given off from objects with heat
Electrical Energy of electrical charges
Renewable Solar power, wind power
NON renewable Coal, Gasoline (Most of the US powered by nonrenewable energy sources)
Law of Conservation of Enegry Energy cannot be created or destroyed
Conversion Change from one type of energy to another (A moving windmill changes kinetic/mechanical energy into electrical energy, A toaster changes electrical energy into thermal energy, A roller coaster changes potential energy to kinetic energy.).
Conversion (cont.) (The most gravitational potential energy is at the highest point of the roller coaster, and The most kinetic energy is when the ride falls down the highest part of the roller coaster.)
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