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S278_2 Glossary

S278_2 Glossary.
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Friday, 14 November 2025, 8:50 PM
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Course: An introduction to energy resources (S278_2)
Glossary: S278_2 Glossary
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Kinetic energy

Mechanical energy that exists by virtue of movement. For example, a car engine turns chemical energy (petrol) through heat into movement (engine parts and road wheels).