Energy Flashcards
1
Q
The ability to cause change or do work
A
Energy
2
Q
Sun and light energy
A
Radiant Energy
3
Q
Electricity
A
Electrical Energy
4
Q
Reactions
A
Chemical Energy
5
Q
Heat
A
Thermal Energy
6
Q
Fission and fusion
A
Nuclear Energy
7
Q
The unit for energy (J)
A
Joules
8
Q
Made up of potential and kinetic energy
A
Mechanical Energy
9
Q
Stored energy that comes from position
A
Potential Energy
10
Q
Energy that comes from motion
A
Kinetic Energy
11
Q
Energy may change its forms, but it can’t be created or destroyed under ordinary conditions
A
Law of Conservation of Energy
12
Q
Something stretched or compressed
A
Elastic Potential Energy
13
Q
Stored in chemical bonds
A
Chemical Potential Energy
14
Q
Stored due to height
A
Gravitational Potential Energy
