Energy Forms Flashcards
Heat energy
Heat energy is caused by the movement of atoms.
Light energy
Light energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves.
Sound energy
Sound energy is produced by vibrating objects.
Chemical Potential energy
Chemical Potential energy is energy that is stored in the bonds between atoms
Electrical energy
Electrical energy is the movement of electrically charged particles
Gravitational energy
energy stored in objects due to their height above the ground
Kinetic energy
kinetic energy is energy due to an object’s motion
Elastic potential energy
energy stored in stretched or squashed objects
Magnetic energy
Magnetic energy is the energy within a magnetic field
Nuclear energy
Nuclear energy is the energy in the core of an atom.
What is an insulator?
An insulator is a substance that prevents or slows the transfer of heat energy
- plastic
- wool
- a mug
- glass
- wood
What is a conductor?
A conductor is a substance that easily allows the transfer of heat
Examples of heat conductors are
- metals
- Brass
- Iron
- -silver
- heater
- spoon
- pots
