Energy Forms definitions Flashcards
1
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What is kinetic energy?
A
It’s the energy of a moving object.
2
Q
What is gravitational potential energy?
A
It’s the energy something gains when you lift it up, and loses when it falls.
3
Q
What is chemical energy?
A
It’s the energy contained in a chemical substance (e.g. fuel)
4
Q
What is elastic potential energy?
A
The energy of a stretched spring or an elastic band.
5
Q
What is nuclear energy?
A
The energy contained within the nucleus of an atom.
6
Q
What is thermal energy?
A
The energy something has due to its temperature (or state)
7
Q
What is light energy?
A
Energy that is transferred as light waves.
8
Q
What is sound energy?
A
Energy that is transferred as sound waves.
9
Q
What is eletrical energy?
A
Energy that is transferred in an electric circuit.
