JC Energy

Energy

the ability to do work

Joule

SI unit of energy

kinetic energy

energy due to motion

sound energy

Energy caused by an object's vibrations

light energy

Energy in the form of moving waves of light

heat energy

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

potential energy

stored energy

chemical energy

Energy stored in chemical bonds

nuclear energy

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

electrical energy

Energy caused by the movement of charge

conservation of energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one type to another.

Energy dissipation

Energy transferred less usefully to the surroundings

Renewable Energy

can be replaced as it is used, or cannot be used up

Non-renewable energy

cannot be replaced once it is used.

Sustainable

using a resource so that it doesn't run out.

Renewable energy sources

wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, biomass

Non-renewable energy sources

petrol, coal, oil, turf, uranium