Energy flashcards
1
Q
The ability to cause change/ do work, Comes in many forms.
A
Energy
2
Q
Sun,light in energy
A
Radiant energy
3
Q
Electricity in energy
A
Electrical energy
4
Q
Reactions in energy
A
Chemical energy
5
Q
Heat energy
A
Thermal energy
6
Q
fission,fusion in energy
A
Nuclear energy
7
Q
Units for energy are “J”
A
Joules
8
Q
Made up of “Potential” and “Kinetic” energy
A
Mechanical Energy
9
Q
Stored energy, comes from position.
A
Potential Energy
10
Q
Energy in motion.
A
Kinetic Energy
11
Q
Something stretched or compressed
A
Elastic PE
12
Q
Stored in chemical bonds.
A
Chemical PE
13
Q
PE stored due to height.
A
Gravitational PE
14
Q
States that energy may change it’s forms, but it cannot be created nor destroyed under ordinary conditions.
A
Law of Conservation of Energy
