Intro to Energy Flashcards
the ability to move or change matter
energy
the ability to do work
energy
using force to move an object over a distance
work
causes energy to be transferred from one object to another
work
SI unit for energy
joule
the amount of energy needed to apply a force of 1 newton over a distance of 1 meter
joule
energy of moving matter
kinetic
energy that is stored in matter
potential
because electrical energy involves the streaming of electrons it is a form of
kinetic energy
because thermal energy involves the vibration of molecules and atoms it is a form of
kinetic energy
because sound energy involves the wavelike movement of molecules and atoms it is a form of
kinetic energy
because chemical energy involves holding energy in the bonds between atoms that make up molecules it is a form of
potential energy
because nuclear energy involves holding energy in the bonds between protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom it is a form of
potential energy
another name for the joule
newton meter
type of energy that does work
kinetic
