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Chapter 9 Vocab.
Chapter 9 vocab words/definitions
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Science
8th Grade
01/07/2013

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Energy
Definition
Is the ability to do work.
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
Is the energy of motion.
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Potential Energy 
Definition
The energy that an object has because of the position,shape, or condition of the object.
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Mechanical Energy
Definition
is the total energy of motion and position of an object.
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Energy Conversion
Definition
is the change of one form of energy to another.
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Friction
Definition
Is the force that opposes motion between 2 objects that are touching.
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Law of Conservation of Energy
Definition
the law that states energy cannot be created nor destroyed but can be changed from one form to another.
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Non-renewable Resources
Definition
a rate that a resource is created slower than the time in takes to use it.
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Fossil Fuel
Definition
A non-renewable energy resource made from the remains of creatures that lived long ago.
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Renewable Resource
Definition
a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate it is consumed or used.
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