E1-7 Key Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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The ratio of energy delivered by a device, such as a household appliance or a car, to the energy supplied to make it operate.

A

Energy Efficiency

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2
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Energy of position or condition.

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Potential Energy

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3
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Energy of motion.

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Kinetic Energy

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4
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Energy stored due to an object’s mass and height.

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Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)

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The movement of energy from one object, or place, to another.

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Energy Transfer

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The change of energy from one type to another, such as from chemical to thermal energy.

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Energy Transformation

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A relationship where the first event is the cause and the result is the effect .

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Causal Relationship

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Something that happens in a repeated and predictable way.

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Pattern

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A group of interacting objects or processes. Every system includes components, interactions, and boundaries.

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System

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A type of potential energy where the energy is stored in the bonds of atoms.

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Chemical Energy

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11
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Reducing energy consumption by using less energy or using more energy-efficient devices.

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Energy Conservation

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12
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The scientific law that states that energy can be transferred or transformed but it cannot be lost or destroyed.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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