Chapter 15 Vocab

Question 1

Kinetic energy

Answer 1

The energy of motion

Question 2

Potential energy

Answer 2

Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape

Question 3

Gravitational potential energy

Answer 3

Potential energy that depends upon an objects height

Question 4

Elastic potential energy

Answer 4

The potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed

Question 5

Mechanical energy

Answer 5

The energy associated with the notion and position of everyday objects

Question 6

Thermal energy

Answer 6

The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object

Question 7

Chemical energy

Answer 7

The energy stored in wood

Question 8

Electromagnetic energy

Answer 8

Form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves

Question 9

Electrical energy

Answer 9

The energy associated with electric charges

Question 10

Nuclear energy

Answer 10

The energy stored in atomic nuclei

Question 11

Energy conversion

Answer 11

The process of changing energy from one form to another

Question 12

Nonrenewable energy resources

Answer 12

Exist in limited quantities and once used can’t be replaced

Question 13

Fossil fuels

Answer 13

Remains of once a living organism

Question 14

Renewable energy resources

Answer 14

Resource that can be replaced in relatively short period of time

Question 15

Hydroelectric energy

Answer 15

Energy obtained from flowing water

Question 16

Solar energy

Answer 16

Sunlight that is converted into usable energy

Question 17

Geothermal energy

Answer 17

Thermal energy beneath earths surface

Question 18

Biomass energy

Answer 18

The chemical energy stored in living things

Question 19

Hydrogen fuel cell

Answer 19

Generates electricity by reacting hydrogen with oxygen

Question 20

Energy conservation

Answer 20

Finding ways to use less energy or to use energy more efficiently

Question 21

Energy

Answer 21

The ability to do work