Chapter 15 Vocab Flashcards
Energy
The ability to do work
Kinetic energy
The energy of motion
Potential energy
Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape.
Gravitational potential energy
Potential energy that depends upon an objects height
Elastic potential energy
The potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed
Mechanical energy
the energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects
Thermal energy
The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object make up its thermal energy
Chemical energy
The energy stored in the chemical bonds in compounds
Electrical energy
The energy associated with electric charges
Electromagnetic energy
A form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves
Nuclear energy
The energy stored in atomic nuclei is known an nuclear energy
Energy conversion
The process of changing energy from one form to another
Non renewable energy resources
Exist in limited quantities and, once used, Connot, be replaced except over the course of millions of years
Renewable energy resources
Resources that can be replaced in a relatively short period of time
