PHYSICS Flashcards
1
Q
Potential Energy
A
Energy stored in something
2
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
Energy of movement
3
Q
Heat Energy
A
Energy of heat
4
Q
Sound Energy
A
Energy of heat
5
Q
Elastic Energy
A
Energy in a spring or something else elastic
6
Q
Energy
A
ability to do work, which is the ability to exert a force causing displacement of an object.
7
Q
Chemical Energy
A
the energy which is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds (molecules and atoms).
8
Q
Nuclear Energy
A
the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
