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ENERGY #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CONSERVATION OF ENERGY | a scientific law which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed; instead energy can be changed into different forms of energy |
| ENERGY | the ability to do work |
| ENERGY TRANSFER | when energy changes from one form to another |
| KINETIC ENERGY | the energy possessed by a body because of its motion |
| MECHANICAL ENERGY | the energy of an object based on its motion or position |
| MOTION | a change in position compared to something that is not moving |
| POTENTIAL ENERGY | stored energy |