Energy 10.2 Flashcards
Energy
Describes anything “ that can do work “
Law of conservation f energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed only transferred
Potential energy
stored energy that, when released, is converted to other forms such as kinetic, sound, heat or light energy
Gravitational
potential energy of an object elevated above the ground
Elastic
energy stored by an elastic object that is stretched, such as a spring or rubber band
Chemical
energy stored in chemicals that, when reacted together such as in burning reactions, release heat, sound or light
Nuclear
energy stored in the nucleus of atoms that can release energy slowly, such as in a nuclear reactor, or quickly, such as in a nuclear explosion
Electrical
energy supplied to homes by powerlines and available to your appliances via power outlets in the home
Kinetic
energy possessed by objects that are moving
Heat
energy that causes objects to gain temperature
Light
energy that may be released, for example, when an object is hot or by a nuclear reaction in a star
Sound
energy carried by the air in a room and detected by the ear
efficiency
the fraction of energy supplied to a device as useful energy. It is usually expressed as a percentage.