Study Guide
Quick meanings for every word. Pair terms with visuals to support newcomers.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Closed System | A system where no energy can enter or leave — the total amount inside stays constant. |
| Conservation of Energy | The scientific law stating that the total amount of energy in a system never increases or decreases — it only changes form. |
| Energy Transfer | The movement of energy from one object or place to another, without changing its form. |
| Energy Transformation | A change in the form of energy, such as electrical energy becoming light and heat. |
| Kinetic Energy | The energy an object has because it is moving. The faster something moves, the more of this it has. |
| Open System | A system where energy can freely enter or leave, unlike a system that is closed. |
| Potential Energy | Stored energy that an object has because of its position or condition, ready to be released. |
| Thermal Energy | The total energy of moving particles within a substance — commonly experienced as heat. |