Topic 7 Flashcards
1
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8 sources of thermal energy
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Chemical energy Electrical energy Mechanical forces Nuclear energy Geothermal energy Solar energy Wind energy Fossil fuels
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Mechanical energy
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The energy in s moving object or in moving parts of an object
3
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Nuclear energy
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The energy released when the smallest particles ( called atoms ) of a substance break apart or fuse together; also known as atomic energy
4
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Geothermal energy
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Energy generated in the interior of the earth
5
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Solar energy
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Energy from the sun
6
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Passive solar heating
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A type of heating that uses material in a structure to absorb, store, and release solar energy
