Forms of Energy

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the Forms of Energy study notes.

Energy

the ability to do work

thermal energy

Heat energy

chemical energy

Energy stored in chemical bonds of atoms, as chemical reactions take place this is released.

Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed

nuclear energy

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom (Fission and Fusion)

kinetic energy

energy of motion

Form

All energy can change from one of these to another

electrical energy

energy of moving electrons

sound energy

Travels in waves (vibrations); Cannot move through empty space

potential energy

stored energy of position.

A book sitting on a table

Example of potential energy

A child sliding down a slide

Example of Kinetic Energy

Sun

all energy originates from the sun

radiant energy (Electromagnetic)

Energy that travels in waves (light); can move through empty space