Energy Flashcards
1
Q
what is work?
A
change in energy
2
Q
what is a Joule?
A
the amount of work done by applying one newton of force over one meter
3
Q
what is mechanical energy?
A
a combination of both kinetic and potential energy
4
Q
what is thermal energy?
A
heat energy!
5
Q
what is elastic energy?
A
energy that is stored or released when an object changes shape or deforms
6
Q
what is nuclear energy?
A
a form of energy that is stored in the NUCLEI of atoms
7
Q
what is electromagnetic energy?
A
energy on the electromagnetic spectrum. magnetism, electricity, etc.
8
Q
what is chemical energy?
A
a form of potential energy that is stored in molecules. batteries, for example
