Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
Ability to cause change or do work
- Radiant (sun)
- Electrical
- Chemical (reactions)
- Thermal (Heat)
- Nuclear (Fission, Fusion)
2
Q
Joules
A
Are the unit of energy (J) units KGxM2/S2
3
Q
Mechanical Energy
A
Made up of Potential and Kinetic Energy
4
Q
Potential Energy
A
Stored energy comes from position
5
Q
Kinetic Energy
A
Energy from motion
6
Q
Law of Conservation of Energy
A
States that energy may change its forms
-but it cannot be created nor disturbed under ordinary conditions
7
Q
Elastic Potential Energy
A
Something stretched or compressed
8
Q
Chemical Potential Energy
A
Stored in Chemical bonds
9
Q
Gravitational Potential Energy
A
Stored due to Height
