Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
Ability to cause change/do work
2
Q
Radiant
A
Sun, light
3
Q
Electrical
A
Electricity
4
Q
Chemical
A
Reactions
5
Q
Thermal
A
Heat
6
Q
Nuclear
A
Fission, Fusion
7
Q
Joules (J)
A
Unit for energy
8
Q
Mechanical Energy
A
Made up of Potential & Kinetic Energy
9
Q
Potential Energy
A
Stored energy & comes from position
10
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
Energy from motion
11
Q
Law of Conservation of Energy
A
May change it’s forms cannot be created nor destroyed under ordinary circumstances.
12
Q
Elastic PE
A
Some thing stretched or compressed
13
Q
Chemical PE
A
Stored in chemical bonds
14
Q
Gravitational PE (GPE)
A
Stored due to height