Vocabulary
the ability to cause change
energy
This type of energy is present in a glass on a shelf
Potential energy
Riding a bike is an example of this kind of energy.
kinetic energy
outside of the nucleus on the edges
What are the 2 major categories of energy
Kinetic and Potential Energy
The energy a moving object has
kinetic energy
If you imagine a drop of water about to fall down a waterfall, at the top of the waterfall the drop of water has this kind of energy.
Potential Energy
this form of energy cooks food in boiling water
thermal/heat energy
what charge does a neutron have?
neutral
the energy that comes from a substance whose molecules are vibrating faster due to a rise in temperature.
heat or thermal energy
When a ruler is bent out of shape then let go what energy transformation occurs?
elastic to motion and sound
the 2 things that affect kinetic energy
mass , speed
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
What two factors determine how strong a static electric interaction will be?
distance and magnitude
Which energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
sound energy
Name the 5 different types of kinetic energy
sound, light, thermal, electric, motion
What energy CHANGE takes place when someone plugs a radio into an electrical outlet?
Electrical energy changes into sound energy
Both of these types of energy produce "waves" and are a part of our bodies' senses. Some examples are your tv, and your phone
Sound & light energy
What kind of forces attract each other?
Opposites, + and -
What are the three types of potential energy?
gravitational, chemical and elastic
How can an object have both kinetic and potential energy at the same time?
AN object is moving, but gravity is stilling pulling on it
thermal energy
the energy carried moving electrons
electrical energy
What would create a negative charge on an atom?
Gaining electrons
What is chemical potential energy?
Energy stored in the bods between atoms