Phisics Flashcards
1
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Define energy
A
Scientists define energy as the ability to do work
2
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Define and explain kinetic energy
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the energy an object has because of its motion
3
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• Define and explain potential energy
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energy that has the potential to become another form of energy
4
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• Define and explain Light energy
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a kind of kinetic energy with the ability to make types of light visible to human eyes
5
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Define and explain Thermal energy
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the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature
6
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Define and explain electrical energy
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it is the movement of tiny particles called electrons and protons
