Energy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Chemical energy store
A
- Objects have energy- if atoms combined together in complex ways.
2
Q
Sources of Energy
A
- Oil, coal natural gas - Hot rocks from underground
- The wind, Plants, Water stored in rivers and lakes.
3
Q
What is the law of conservation of energy
A
Energy cannot be destroyed or created, only transferred between stores.
4
Q
Thermal energy store
A
Objects energy if hot.
5
Q
Gravitational Energy Store
A
Objects energy when lifted above surface of Earth.
6
Q
Elastic energy store
A
Objects energy when stretched or squeezed.