Science Chapter 15 Vocabulary Flashcards
kinetic energy
It is the energy of motion
potential energy
An energy that an object has
solar energy
Energy that come from the sun
chemical energy
The energy stored in a fuel and released by a chemical reaction
mechanical energy
Combinations of all the Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy.
conduction
The transfer of thermal energy from one object directly to another. Ex: You feel the heat from picking up a hot bowl of noodles.
convection
The movement of heat through liquids and gasses. Ex: Hot air in the classroom rises up to the ceiling
radiation
Energy that can travel through space
nonrenewable resource
A resource that, once used up, cannot be replaced within a human lifetime. Ex: Fossil fuels such as gasoline
renewable resource
A resource that can be replaced within a reasonable amount of time. Ex: Solar and wind energy
energy transfer
The movement of energy from one place to another.
Energy Transfer
The movement of energy from one place to another.
