Vocab 11.17.2017 Flashcards
1
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Generator
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A device that converts kinetic energy into electrical energy.
2
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Electro Magnet
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A device in which current produces magnetism.
3
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Electric Motor
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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
4
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Electric Current
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The flow of electric charges along a path.
5
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Static Electricity
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The build-up of electric charges.
6
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Chemical Energy
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The energy that is stored in matter and can be released by chemical reaction.
7
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Mechanical Energy
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The total energy of motion and position of an object.
8
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Electrical Energy
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The energy caused by the movement of electric charges.
9
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Kinetic Energy
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The energy an object has because of its motion.
10
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Potential Energy
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The energy an object has because of it’s position and condition.
11
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Energy
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The ability to cause changes in matter.
