ch.13 science voc

energy

is the ability to cause change.
kinetic energy

is the energy an object has due to its motion
potential energy

is the energy stored in an object because of its position.
thermal energy

increases as its temperature increases
chemical energy

is the energy stored in chemical bonds
radiant energy

energy that is carried by light
electrical energy

is the energy that is carried by an electric current.
nuclear energy

every atomic nucleus contains energy called
law of conservation of energy
law of conservation of energy

energy is never created or destroyed.
generator

is a device that transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy

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ch.13 science voc

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ch. 13 science voc

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2011-10-24T19:17:08Z

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