Energy vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
The ability to do work
2
Q
Radiant Energy
A
sunlight
3
Q
Electrical Energy
A
Electricity
4
Q
Chemical Energy
A
Reactions
5
Q
Thermal Energy
A
Heat
6
Q
Nuclear Energy
A
Fission/Fusion
7
Q
Joules
A
Unit of energy
8
Q
Mechanical Energy
A
Potential and kinetic energy
9
Q
Potential Energy
A
Stored energy from a position
10
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
Movement energy
11
Q
Law Of Conservation
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
12
Q
Elastic PE
A
Stretched or compressed
13
Q
Chemical PE
A
Stored in chemical bonds
14
Q
Gravitational PE
A
Stored do to height
