energy vocabulary Flashcards
Radiant energy
the energy of light
Thermal energy
how warm or cold something gets
Electrical energy
a type of kinetic energy caused by moving electric charges.
Mechanical energy
energy due to motion and position of an object.
Nuclear energy
energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
Chemical energy
stored energy (potential energy). It is stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules
Law of Conservation of Energy
states that energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.
Work
the use of force to move an object. For work to be done, the force must be applied in the same direction that the object moves
Force
an action that changes or maintains the motion of a body or object
Potential energy
the stored energy an object has because of its position or state.
Kinetic energy
is the energy of moving matter
Electrical circuit
is a closed loop through which electric current can flow
