Energy Systems

Ability to do work

Energy

Energy of motion

Kinetic Energy

Stored energy in an object which can change based on its position or shape

Potential Energy

Heat energy - faster the particles are moving, the hotter the object is

Thermal Energy

Energy resulting in the movement of charged particles

Electrical Energy

The energy in food, fuel, and cells

Chemical Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed

Law of Conservation

Takes place when energy changes from one form into another form.

Energy Transformation

Energy that creates noise through vibrations

Sound Energy

Energy that has been harnessed from the sun and can be transformed into many other types of energy

Radiant Energy

The total energy of an object due to its motion and position

Mechanical Energy

Push or pull upon an object

Force

Kinetic energy released when the nucleus spits

Nuclear Fission

Kilojoules

What is the unit used for energy

A force that acts at all times on all objects near Earth

Gravity

The measure of the amount of matter in a body

Mass

The measure of how much radiant energy from the sun is reflected

Albedo

The force exerted on an object by gravity

Weight

Newtons

What is the unit for force?

Watts

What is the unit for power?