Types of Energy Flashcards
Electrical energy
Energy associated with the movement of electrons.
Radiant/Light Energy
Energy produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.
Kinetic Energy
Energy due to motion
Mechanical Energy
Sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system
Potential Energy
Stored Energy
Thermal/Heat Energy
Total kinetic energy of all the particles that make up the object.
Chemical Energy
Energy stored between bonds between atoms
Nuclear Energy
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Sound Energy
Energy from an objects vibrations
fusion
two smaller masses combine to form larger mass atom
mass x gravity x height
PE
fission
splitting a large atomic mass of Uranium into two smaller atomic masses
law of conservation of energy
energy is neither created nor destroyed
Newton’s Cradle
A device that demonstrates the Conservation of Energy.
energy conversion
A change from one form of energy to another
