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Topic 2 Vocab
Forms of Energy
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |