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General Science - Energy and Motion

Vocbulary and terms used in the study of energy and motion

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accelerationa change in speed or direction
elapsed timethe amount of time that passes from one event to another
energythe ability to do work
generatorconverts or changes mechanical energy inot electrical energy
gravitythe force of attraction between any two objects that have mass
kinetic energythe energy of motion
law of conservation of energyenergy cannot be created or destroyed
law of universal gravitationgravitational force depends on the mass of the two objects and the distance between them
motiona change of position
potential energystored energy or energy of position
speedthe rate at which the position of an object changes


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