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Forms of Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Source of Energy | the place of energy comes from |
| Energy | the ability to do work |
| Solar Energy | energy from the sun |
| Mechanical Energy | the energy of motion |
| Thermal Energy | heat energy |
| Light | energy that travels in waves and can move through empty space |
| Sound | energy that can be heard and is made by vibrating objects |
| Electrical Energy | energy made by electric charges |
| Chemical Energy | energy stored in chemical bonds |
| Conduction | is the movement of heat between objects that touch each other. |
| Convection | the movement of heat energy through liquids and gases |