Sure! Here are the definitions for each vocabulary word:
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Law of conservation of energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred.
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Thermal energy: The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature and heat.
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Temperature: A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance; indicates how hot or cold it is.
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Kinetic energy: The energy an object possesses due to its motion, dependent on mass and velocity.
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Potential energy: The stored energy in an object due to its position or configuration; can be converted to kinetic energy.