Intro To Energy (5-2-18) Flashcards
the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
energy
activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
work
energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
kinetic energy
the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.
potential energy
a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, in particular.
system
is the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction to transform other chemical substances.
chemical energy
the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
nuclear energy
Elastic energy is the potential mechanical energy stored in the configuration of a material or physical system as work is performed to distort its volume or shape.
elastic energy
mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.
mechanical energy
Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its atoms and/or molecules.
thermal energy
Sound energy is a form of energy associated with the vibration of matter.
sound energy
a form of energy that is reflected or emitted from objects in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space
electromagnetic energy
Electrical energy can be used to move charged particles through a wire from a power plant to our homes and businesses.
electrical energy
