Chapter Ten, Lesson Two: Forms of Energy

Question 1

mechanical energy

Answer 1

The form of energy associated with the motion, position, or shape of an object is called mechanical energy. You can find an object’s mechanical energy by adding together the object’s kinetic energy and potential energy.

Question 2

nuclear energy

Answer 2

A type of potential energy called nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear energy is released during a nuclear reaction.

Question 3

thermal energy

Answer 3

The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object is called thermal energy. The higher the temperature of an object, the more thermal energy the object has.

Question 4

electrical energy

Answer 4

The energy of electric charges is electrical energy.

Question 5

electromagnetic energy

Answer 5

Electromagnetic energy, also called radiant energy, is a form of energy that travels through space in waves.

Question 6

chemical energy

Answer 6

Chemical energy is potential energy stored in chemical bonds.