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Physics Vocab

Terms in this set (16)

Energy
The ability to do work.
Work
Using energy to move something.
Mechanical Energy
Energy that has to do with motion.
Static Energy
The build up of an electric charge on an object.
Electron
A particle that's smaller than an atom that has a negative charge.
Chemical Energy
Stored in the particles that make up food, fuel, and other matter.
Light Energy
Energy of light.
Heat Energy
The energy that comes from heat (kinetic).
Conductor
Allow electricity to flow easily.
Insulator
Don't allow electricity to flow easily.
Electrical Energy
Is the movement of particles through a conductor.
Sound Energy
The energy you can hear.
Gravity
The natural force that attracts any two objects with mass towards each other, the force that pulls objects to the earth.
Force
A push or pull exerted on a object.
Friction
A property of matter that causes it to resist changes in speed or direction.
Closed Circuit
A complete loop in which an electrical current can flow.
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