Energy Forms, Transformations, and Resources Flashcards
The ability to do work
Energy
any ability involving mental or physical effort
Work
Energy that is not actively working
Potential Energy
Energy that is in motion
Kinetic Energy
Potential energy that results from vertical position or height
Gravitational Potential Energy
potential energy as a result of force applied to an elastic object
Elastic Potential Energy
the energy of motion
Mechanical Energy
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Nuclear Energy
The energy of heat, heat energy
Thermal Energy
Energy of electric charges
Electrical Energy
kinds of energies released into space by stars such as the Sun
Electromagnetic Energy
Changing energy from one form to another
Energy Transformation
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy can be transformed or changed, but not created or destroyed
Electric power produced by hydropower
Hydroelectric Power
