Science ch. test 2 Flashcards
Science 3rd quarter ch. test
Mechanical Energy Def.
energy due to motion and position
Mechanical Energy Ex.
hitting a nail with a hammer
Electrical Energy Def.
energy thru the movement/flow of electrons
Electrical Energy Ex.
a light bulb
Light Energy Def.
energy that travels thru waves
Light Energy Ex.
light
Thermal Energy Def.
energy that produces heat
Thermal Energy Ex.
fire
Sound Energy Def.
energy through vibration of water
Sound Energy Ex.
guitar string
Chemical Energy Def.
energy stored in chemical bonds
Chemical Energy Ex.
eating food
Gravitational Energy Def.
energy stored in objects based on weight
Gravitational Energy Ex.
a book on a shelf
Energy CANNOT be ________or________.
Created; Destroyed
Energy CAN be______AND______ into other forms of energy
Transformed; Converted
Conduction Def.
heat transferred through direct contact
Convection Def.
heat transferred through gas and liquids
Radiation Def.
heat transferred through waves
How to Calculate TOTAL ENERGY
potential energy + kinetic energy
