Energy Transfer

Question 1

What type of energy store involves the energy contained in chemical bonds?

Answer 1

Chemical energy

Chemical energy is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

Question 2

What is the term for the energy associated with the motion of an object?

Answer 2

Kinetic energy

Kinetic energy depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

Question 3

What type of energy store is related to the position of an object in a gravitational field?

Answer 3

Gravitational energy

Gravitational energy is higher when an object is at a greater height.

Question 4

What is the name of the energy associated with the temperature of an object?

Answer 4

Thermal energy

Thermal energy is related to the kinetic energy of particles within a substance.

Question 5

What type of energy store is related to the deformation of an elastic object?

Answer 5

Elastic energy

Elastic energy is stored when an object is compressed or stretched.

Question 6

What energy store is associated with electric charges and their positions?

Answer 6

Electrostatic energy

Electrostatic energy is influenced by the distance between charged objects.

Question 7

What type of energy store is found in the nucleus of an atom?

Answer 7

Nuclear energy

Nuclear energy can be released during nuclear reactions such as fission or fusion.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The energy associated with magnetic fields is called _______.

Answer 8

Magnetic energy

Magnetic energy is relevant in the context of magnets and electromagnetic fields.

Question 9

Name the 4 transfers:

Answer 9

Mechanically
Electrically
By heating
By radiation ( light and sound)