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1.05 Energy
vocabulary pertaining to energy
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Physics
9th Grade
07/10/2019

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energy
Definition
The ability to change or move matter
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matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and takes up space
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system
Definition
Container or area of interest
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surroundings
Definition
Everything that is not within the boundaries of the system
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open system
Definition
Energy can be exchanged between the system and surroundings

Matter can be exchanged between the systems and surroundings
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closed system
Definition
Energy can be exchanged between the system and surroundings

Matter can NOT be exchanged between the systems and surroundings
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isolated system
Definition
Energy can NOT be exchanged between the system and surroundings

Matter can NOT be exchanged between the systems and surroundings
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chemical energy
Definition
energy stored in the bonds of molecules and compounds
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elastic energy
Definition
energy resulting from a material being stretched or compressed
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gravitational energy
Definition
potential energy an object has because of position
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mechanical energy
Definition
energy an object possesses due to movement
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nuclear energy
Definition
energy produced from the core (nucleus) of an atom
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radiant energy
Definition
electromagnetic energy that travels in waves

includes light, x-rays, microwaves, and radio waves.
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thermal energy
Definition
kinetic energy in a substance caused by vibration of atoms and molecules

also known as Heat
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