Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
The ability to cause change or do work
2
Q
Radiant Energy
A
Sun or light
3
Q
Electrical
A
Electricity
4
Q
Chemical
A
Reactions
5
Q
Thermal Energy
A
Heat
6
Q
Nuclear
A
Fission, fusion
7
Q
Joules
A
Unit for energy; kgxm2/s2
8
Q
Mechanical Energy
A
Potential and Kinetic
9
Q
Potential
A
Stored energy,comes from position
10
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
Movement energy
11
Q
Elastic PE
A
Stretched or compressed
12
Q
Chemical PE
A
Stored in chemical bonds
13
Q
Gravitational PE
A
Stored due to height
14
Q
Law of conservation of energy
A
May change its forms,can’t be created or destroyed under ordinary condition
