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Energy Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kinetic Energy | Energy of Motion |
| Potential Energy | Stored energy |
| Electrical Energy | Energy associated with electric circuits Ex: energy for running a lamp |
| Nuclear Energy | Energy locked in the nucleus of an atom-cause by movement of nuclear particles EX: nuclear reactor |
| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds EX: food and fuel |
| Mechanical Energy | Kinetic: energy of a moving objectPotential: stored energyEX: moving ball |
| Heat Energy | Energy of random motion of particles of a substance EX: warmth of campfire |
| Radiant Energy | Energy carried as an electromagnetic wave EX: solar energy |