Austin's and Energy Vocab Flashcards

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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Magnetic Field

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The region of magnetic force around a magnet.

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Molecular

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Description of the smallest parts of matter.

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Molecule

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Composed of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded to each other and act as a single particle.

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Motion Energy

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The movement of a substance from one place to another.

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Nonrenewable Natural Resource

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A natural resource that cannot be replaced in our lifetime.

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Nuclear Energy

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The energy contained in the nucleus of an atom.

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Phosphor

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A substance that admits light when excited by radiant energy.

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Photovoltaic Cell

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A device composed of silicone and other substances used to generate electricity from sunlight.

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy and the energy of position.

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Prediction

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A thoughtful guess about the future

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Radiant energy

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Electromagnetic energy that travels in waves such as light, X-rays , and microwaves

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Reaction

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Response that is produced by the action of another object or force

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Rebound

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A spring back or the motion of an object after it hits another object

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Renewable natural resource

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A natural resource that can easily be replaced in a short period of time

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Repel

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Force that pushes away other objects