Chapter 13 vocab flash cards

Question 1

Is the ability to cause change.

Answer 1

energy

Question 2

Is energy due to motion.

Answer 2

kinetic energy

Question 3

Is stored energy due to the interactions between objects or particles.

Answer 3

potential energy

Question 4

Is the amount of energy used as a force that moves an object over a distance.

Answer 4

work

Question 5

Is the sum of the potential energy and the kinetic energy in a system.

Answer 5

mechanical energy

Question 6

Is energy carried by sound waves.

Answer 6

sound energy

Question 7

Is the sum of the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the particles that make up an object.

Answer 7

thermal energy

Question 8

Is energy carried by an electric current.

Answer 8

electric energy

Question 9

Is energy carried by an electromagnetic wave.

Answer 9

radiant energy

Question 10

Is energy stored in and released from the nucleus of an atom.

Answer 10

nuclear energy

Question 11

Is the law that states that energy can be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed.

Answer 11

law of conservation of energy

Question 12

Is a contact force that resists the sliding motion of two surfaces that are touching.

Answer 12

friction