Types of Energy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Define Energy
A
ability to cause change
2
Q
Name the 2 different types of energy
A
Potential, kinetic
3
Q
Name all types of potential energy
A
Nuclear, chemical, gravitational, elastic
4
Q
Name all types of kinetic energy
A
translational, vibrational, rotational, heat, sound, light, electrical
5
Q
How do you measure energy
A
joules (j) kilojoules (kj) megajoules (Mj)
6
Q
How do you convert between joules and kilojoules
A
j-kj Divide 1000
kj-j times 1000
110 j = 0.11 kj
