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Uses of Energy, Circuits, Light and Forces

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energy   the ability to do work or cause change  
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electrical energy   the form of energy that consists of a flow of electric charges through a conductor  
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experimental investigation   a type of investigation in which variables are tested  
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explore   to search or investigate  
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light energy   a type of electromagnetic radiation that can be seen  
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mechanical energy   then energy in an object due to its position or motion  
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sound energy   a type of energy caused by vibrating sound waves  
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thermal energy   the energy of moving particles that produces heat  
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battery   a device containing a dry cell that supplies a direct current by converting chemical energy into electrical energy  
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bulb   the glass part of an electrical lamp that gives off light  
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buzzer   an electrical device that makes a buzzing noise  
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circuit   the path of an electrical current  
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closed circuit   an electrical path with no breaks or gaps  
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current   the flow of electricity through a conductor  
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demonstrate   to show or make evident  
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electricity   energy created by charged particles  
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flow   the movement of energy, water , mud, or lava  
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heat   transfer of energy between two objects when the objects are different temperatures  
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path   the course or route something travels  
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switch   a device that closes or opens a circuit  
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wires   thin strands made of metal used to carry electricity  
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absorb   to soak up or take in  
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camera   a tool used to take photographs  
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concave lens   a type of lens that is thinner in the middle  
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convex lens   a type of lens that is thicker in the middle  
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demonstrate   to show or make evident  
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medium   a substance through which energy or waves travel  
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mirror   a reflective surface, usually silver in color  
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prism   a transparent, three dimensional shape used to separate white light into the color spectrum  
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reflection   light energy that bounces off of a surface  
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refraction   the bending of light rays as they pass from one substance to another  
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travel   to move from one place to another  
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design   to create or plan  
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effect   a change resulting from an action  
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experimental investigation   a type of investigation in which variables are tested  
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force   a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction  
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friction   the force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against each other  
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gravity   a force that pulls objects towards each other  
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investigation   the act or process or using inquiry to gather facts  
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magnetism   the pulling force of a magnet  
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object   something that can be seen and touched  
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reliability   the degree to which results of an investigation are valid and dependable  
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repeated investigation   an investigation that is conducted multiple times  
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results   outcome of an investigation  
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spring scale   a tool to measure weight using the force of gravity  
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test   to carry out an investigation  
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variable   a condition or factor that changes in an investigation so the effects can be observed  
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