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S1 Energy
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7th Grade
08/28/2025

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Term
Energy
Definition
The ability for a function, job or task to be carried out
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Energy Conservation
Definition
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
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Types of Working Energy
Definition
Kinetic, Heat, Light, Sound, Electrical
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Types of Potential Energy
Definition
Elastic, Gravitational, Chemical, Nuclear
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Heat Energy
Definition
Form of Energy that moves from hot to cold
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Temperature
Definition
Measurement of hotness or coldness
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Joules (J)
Definition
Measurement unit for all types of Energy
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Degrees Celsius (oC)
Definition
Measurement unit for Temperature
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Conduction
Definition
Heat transfer method found in solids:

As the particles in a solid are heated up, they vibrate faster.
Each vibrating particle passes this vibration to its neighbouring particle and so on
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(Heat) Conductors
Definition
materials which allow heat energy to travel through it easily
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(Heat) Insulators
Definition
materials which block or slow down the movement of heat through them
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Convection
Definition
Heat transfer method found in (fluids) liquids and gases:

Particles with a lot of energy (hotter) in a liquid or gas move and take the place of particles with less energy (cooler).
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Radiation
Definition
Heat transfer method which does not require particles:
Heat transfer method by invisible infrared waves
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Dark & Matt
Definition
Type of surface that is the best radiation emitter
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Light colour & Shinny
Definition
Type of surface that is the worst radiation emitter
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Carpets, vinyl flooring with insulation attached-(foam, cork, felt, rubber), double glazing windows, cavity walls, loft insulation/chimney insulation-(rock wool/fiberglass), blinds.
Definition
Two ways you can insulate your home
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
Energy an object has because it's moving
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Heat Energy
Definition
Energy due to matter vibrating
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Electrical Energy
Definition
Energy that moving electric charges have
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Sound Energy
Definition
The energy produced when matter vibrates and creates waves
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Light Energy
Definition
Energy that travels as a wave but does not need matter
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Gravitational (Potential) Energy
Definition
Energy something gains when you lift it off the ground
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Elastic (Potential) Energy
Definition
Energy somethings gains when you stretch it
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Chemical (Potential) Energy
Definition
Energy stored in chemicals bonds between atoms
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Nuclear (Potential) Energy
Definition
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
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