jEnergy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy is…
A
the ability to cause change or do work
2
Q
Joules are…
A
the unit for energy 1J = 1kg * m^2 / s^2
3
Q
Kinetic Energy is…
A
energy from motion
4
Q
`Potential Energy is…
A
stored energy
5
Q
Three types of Potential Energy and what they are?
A
Chemical PE- Stored in Chemical Bonds… Elastic PE- Stretched or Compressed Energy… Gravitational PE- Energy Due to Gravity
6
Q
Radiation Energy is…
A
sun and light.
7
Q
Electrical Energy is…
A
electricity.
8
Q
Chemical Energy is…
A
reactions.
9
Q
Thermal Energy is…
A
heat.
10
Q
Nuclear Energy is..
A
fission, fusion.
11
Q
Mechanical Energy is…
A
made up of potential energy and kinetic energy.
12
Q
Law of Conservation of Energy states that…
A
energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred, under ordinary circumstances.
