Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is energy?
A
Energy is the ability to do work.
2
Q
What are the different types of energy?
A
light energy,
mechanical energy,
gravitational energy,
electrical energy,
sound energy,
chemical energy,
kinetic energy,
solar energy,
potential energy,
thermal energy,
nuclear energy
3
Q
What is kinetic energy?
A
Energy of motion. The faster it moves the more energy it has.
4
Q
What is potential energy?
A
Energy that is stored and is waiting to be used.
5
Q
What is thermal energy?
A
The energy associated with the temperature of an object.
