Energy Crossword
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- 2. The why of a scientific phenomenon.
- 4. A form of potential energy stored in objects when they are stretched, compressed, or deformed, such as in springs.
- 5. Energy released during nuclear fission (splitting atoms) or fusion (combining atoms). It is used in power plants and some weapons.
- 7. A type of potential energy related to an object's height and gravity.
- 9. The energy an object possesses due to its position, also known as resting energy.
- 10. The amount of matter in an object.
- 12. The energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the object's mass and velocity.
- 15. Energy transmitted as vibrations through a medium such as air, water, or solids.
- 16. The amount of space in an object.
- 17. The amount of matter in a certain amount of space.
- 20. A fundamental principle of physics stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.
- 22. Energy derived from organic materials like plants, wood, and agricultural waste.
- 23. A form of kinetic energy derived from moving air.
- 24. The what of a scientific phenomenon.
- 25. The energy carried by moving electric charges or stored in electric fields. Examples include energy in batteries and power lines.
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- 1. The unit of measurement for energy.
- 2. The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance due to their random motion. It is related to temperature and heat.
- 3. the process of gathering information about the natural world using the senses or scientific instruments.
- 6. A form of potential energy stored in chemical bonds. It is released during chemical reactions, such as combustion or digestion.
- 8. Energy carried by electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight or X-rays.
- 11. Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years.
- 13. The sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system, related to the motion and position of objects.
- 14. Energy stored in magnetic fields, often used in applications like MRI machines or electric motors.
- 18. Heat energy generated and stored within the Earth. It powers geysers, and hot springs.
- 19. A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used as a fossil fuel. It is primarily composed of carbon and is used in electricity generation and industrial processes.
- 21. Energy from the Sun, converted into electricity or heat via solar panels.