physics Flashcards
what is the definition of kinetic energy?
energy stored by a objects movement
what is the definition of gravitational potential energy?
the energy stored in an objects reused above the earths surface. this energy exists because of the earths gravitational field.
what is the definition of chemical energy?
energy stored in chemical bonds between atoms
what is the definition of elastic potential energy?
energy stored in a object that’s being stretched, compressed or squashed.
what is the definition of nuclear energy?
the energy stored in the nucleus of the atom. the energy in the nuclear store can be released by radioactive decay.
what is the definition of internal (thermal) store?
the internal store of energy is the sum of the kinetic energy stored in the particles of an object and the chemical energy stored in chemical bonds between particles in the object.
