vocabulary 9

kinetic energy: the energy of a moving object.

potential energy: energy stored in an object or material.

conduction: movement of energy from a hot object that comes into contact with a cooler object;the material remains in place.

convection: movement of energy by the flow of matter from place to place.

radiation: movementof energy in the form of waves that can travel trough empty space.

wet cell battery: a battery containing liquid solution that produces the electric current.

dry cell battery: a battery that uses "dry chemicals" to produce an electric current.