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Energy Flashcards
basic vocabulary
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Science
5th Grade
01/21/2015

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Term
Law of Conservtion of Energy
Definition
energy cannot be created or destroyed it can only change form.
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radient energy
Definition
light/electromagnetic spectrum
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mechanical energy
Definition
work of energy made by machines
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energy
Definition
the ability to do work
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types of energy
Definition
solar, wind, hydropower,nuclear, fossil fuels,geothermal, biomass, electricity
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potential energy
Definition
stored energy
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kinetic energy
Definition
moving energy
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conduction
Definition
when energy passes from one item to another
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convection
Definition
a movement of gas or liquid from a cooler spot to a warmer spot
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