Energy Types
energy in motion
what is Kinetic Energy?
the transfer of energy from one object to another object through direct contact
what is conduction?
21% oxygen; 78% nitrogen; 1% argon and other.
the energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature
what is heat?
as it spins on its axis, the earth pulls the wind and causes it to blow in a curved path
what is the Coriolis effect
stored energy
what is Potential Energy?
the transfer of energy due to matter
What is convection?
the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a area of a surface
what is air pressure?
the average kinetic energy of particles
what is temperature?
a band of strong westerly air currents
what is a jet stream?
total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance
what is Thermal Energy?
the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves
what is radiation?
this binds the atmosphere to the earth
what is gravity?
from hot to cold
in what direction does heat flow
What is sound energy?
the energy of motion and position
What is mechanical energy?