Forms of Energy Flashcards
the ability to cause changes in matter
energy
an electrical circuit that is not complete because of a broken path that is not allowing the electrical current to flow
open circuit
a complete electrical connection around which current flows or circulates
closed circuit
a form of energy that is carried as waves in vibrating matter
sound energy
the relative frequency (high or low) of a sound
pitch
the total kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance
thermal (heat) energy
A form of energy that can travel through space and travels in electromagnetic waves
light energy
energy caused by the movement of electric charges
electrical energy
the total energy of motion and position of an object
mechanical energy
energy that is stored in matter and that can be released by a chemical reaction
chemical energy
the buildup of electric charges on an object
static electricity
