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Forms of Energy 9th
definitions for key terms associated with energy and several of forms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Energy is... | the ability to do work and makes change possible |
| What are the two categories all forms of energy fit into? | kinetic and potential |
| Kinetic Energy is... | all about motion. |
| Potential Energy is... | all about storing energy and its position. |
| What are five different forms of energy that belong under Kinetic? | sound, motion, electrical, radiant and thermal |
| What are two different forms of energy that belong under Potential? | chemical and nuclear |
| Why is electricity different from other energy sources? | Electricity is considered a secondary source of energy and must be created by using another energy source. |