Radience

Forms of Energy

Science

conduction

the transfer of heat energy between two objects through direct contact
conduction Simple Definition

convection

the transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas
convection Simple Definition

energy

the ability to do work
energy Simple Definition

gravitational potential energy

the energy of an object due to its height above Earth’s surface
gravitational potential energy Simple Definition

kinetic energy

the energy of a moving object
kinetic energy Simple Definition

radiation

the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves, it does not require matter
radiation Simple Definition

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