Unit 3 energy Flashcards
1
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Kinetic energy
A
energy in motion
2
Q
Potential energy
A
stored energy
3
Q
Mechanical energy
A
the total amount of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
4
Q
Conductor
A
materials that allow heat to flow easily
5
Q
Insulator
A
materials that do not allow heat to flow easily
6
Q
Work
A
the transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move.
7
Q
Power
A
the amount of work done in a certain time; the rate at which work is done.
