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potential energy The energy an object has because of its position, rather than its motion. An object held in a person's hand has potential energy, which turns to kinetic energy — the energy of motion — when the person lets it go, and it drops to the ground.
scientific method
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: principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem,the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. Camouflage
Something that disguises an object or living thing, making it blend in with its environment. In animals it is also called protective coloration. civ·ics  (sĭv'ĭks) Pronunciation Key n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of political science that deals with civic affairs and the rights and duties of citizens |
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