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Energy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Energy | Ability to make a change or do work |
| Potential Energy | Stored energy an object has based on its position or condition |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy being released |
| Chemical Energy | Stored energy that is released through a reaction |
| Mechanical Energy | Energy of motion or moving pieces |
| Electrical Energy | The movement of electrons through wires |
| Sound Energy | Energy created by vibrations |
| Pitch | Higher when vibrations are faster, lower when vibrations are slower |
| Light Energy | Visible energy created by the sun, a flame, or electricity |
| Refraction | When light strikes an object and becomes bent or distorted |
| Reflection | When light strikes an object and bounces off |
| Thermal Energy | Kinetic energy of particles (which creates heat) measured in temperature |
| Conductor | A material that allows heat and electricity to move through it (metal) |
| Insulator | A material that does not allow heat and electricity to move through it (rubber) |
| Energy Transfer | Electrical energy can be transformed into heat, mechanical, and other energy types |
| Absorption | When light strikes an object and stops |