Energy stores Flashcards
Name all of the energy stores
Thermal Kinetic Gravitational potential Elastic potential Chemical Magnetic Electrostatic Nuclear
Definition of Kinetic energy store
The energy by a moving object
Definition of Chemical energy store
The energy stored in the bonds between atoms
Definition of Thermal energy store
The energy of random motion of the particles in an object
Definition of Internal energy store
The energy due to random motion and position of the particles in an object
Definition of Gravitational potential store
The energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field
Definition of Magnetic store
The energy an object has due to its position in a magnetic field
Definition of Electrostatic store
The energy an object has due to its position in a electri c field
Definition of Elastic potential store
The energy stored in an object when its shape is changed
Definition of Nuclear store
The energy stored between the particles in the nuclei of atoms