Study Guide
Quick meanings for every word. Pair terms with visuals to support newcomers.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Closed System | A system where no matter can get in or out. |
| Conservation of Energy | The rule that energy cannot be made or destroyed, only moved or changed into another form. |
| Energy Transfer | Energy moving from one object or place to another. |
| Energy Transformation | Energy changing from one form into another. |
| Kinetic Energy | The energy of motion. Faster or heavier objects have more. |
| Open System | A system where matter can move in and out. |
| Potential Energy | Energy associated with the positions or arrangements of interacting objects or particles. |
| Thermal Energy | Energy associated with the random motion and interactions of particles in matter; it depends on the amount, type, and state of the material as well as its temperature. |