Energy Flashcards
Gravitational
the energy stored in an object due to its height above the Earth
Radiant
the physical energy resulting from electromagnetic radiation, usually observed as it radiates from a source into the surrounding environment
Chemical
Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds
Thermal
the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature
Elastic
the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature
Nuclear
a form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons.
Geothermal
heat energy from the earth
Sound
Sound energy is the result when a force, either sound or pressure, makes an object or substance vibrate.
Mechanical
the energy of either an object in motion or the energy that is stored in objects by their position.
Hydroelectric
the energy of either an object in motion or the energy that is stored in objects by their position.