Forms of Energy Flashcards
1
Q
energy
A
- the ability to cause change
2
Q
energy exists in many forms…
A
- mechanical
- sound
- thermal
- chemical
- electromagnetic
- nuclear
3
Q
mechanical energy…
A
- energy of motion
4
Q
sound energy…
A
- energy of vibrations travelling in waves
5
Q
electromagnetic waves…
A
- energy in waves with electric and magnetic properties
6
Q
thermal energy…
A
- total amount of kinetic energy of particles
7
Q
chemical energy…
A
- energy stored in chemical bonds
8
Q
nuclear energy…
A
- energy stored in nuclei of atoms
