Science Vocabulary Chapter 8 - Test 2/13/14 Flashcards
The energy an object has due to its motion
Kinetic Energy
The ability to do work or cause change
Energy
Energy that results from the position or shape of an object
Potential Energy
Form of energy associated with the motion, position, or shape of an object
Mechanical Energy
A type of potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Nuclear Energy
The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object
Thermal Energy
The energy of electric charges
Electrical Energy
A form of energy that travels through space in waves
Electromagnetic Energy
Potential energy stored in chemical bonds
Chemical Energy
A change from one form of energy to another
Energy Transformation
When one form of energy is transformed to another, no energy is lost on the process
Law of Conservation of Energy
A type of heat transfer that occurs only in fluids, such as water and air
Convection
The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
Radiation
Transfers heat from one particle of matter to another within an object or between two objects
Conduction
