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Mass

a measure of the amount of matter in an object

energy

the ability to cause change

kinetic energy

energy an object has due to its motion

potential energy

energy stored in an object `due to its position

thermal energy

energy that all objects have that increases as the temperature increases

chemical energy

energy stored in chemical bonds

radiant energy

energy carried by light

electrical energy

energy carried by electric current

Nuclear energy

energy contained in atomic atomic nuclei

Transformation

a change in composition or structure

Law of conservation

states that energy can change its form but its never created or destroyed

Generator

device that transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy

Turbine

set of steam powered fan blades that spins a generator at a power plant

Resource

a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of life

Nonrenewable resource

natural resources such as petroleum minerals and metals that are used more quickly than they can be replaced by natural processes

Renewable resource

natural resources such as water sunlight and crops that are constantly being recycled or replaced by nature

Inexhaustible resource

energy source that cant be used up by humans

Photovoltaic

device that transforms radiant energy directly into electrical energy

alternative resource

new renewable or inexhaustible energy source includes solar energy wind and geothermal energy