vocabulary matter and energy

kinetic energy the energy of a moving object.

potential energy energy stored in an object or material.

conduction movement of energy from a hot object that comes into contact with a cooler object,the material remains in place.

convection movement of energy by the flow of matter from place to place.

radiation movement of energy in the form of waves that can travel through empty space.

wet cell battery a battery containing liguid solution that produces the electric current.

dry cell battery a battery that uses dry chemicals to produce an electric current.
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