Module 1 Vocabulary

energy

The ability to do work

energy store

Stored energy at one time that will be used at a later time.

Example. Charging battery

heating

Increasing something’s temperature by transferring energy to it

energy transfer

Movement of energy from one object or location to another

sound

A type of energy created by vibrations

light

  A type of energy that moves in straight lines

motion

When something moves or changes its location

electric current

The flow of electric charge

gravity

An invisible force that pulls objects towards each other.

Ex. Keeping you on the ground

force

A push or pull that makes things move, stop, or change directions