Vocabulary
The energy of motion
kinetic energy
Give an example of kinetic energy
a moving car
When you throw a ball in the air it has _________ energy.
potential
The energy in the nucleus, or core of an atom
nuclear energy
Toaster
Sun
Oven
When the ball is in the air, moving up and down it has __________ energy.
kinetic
The energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature.
Thermal energy
Give an example of sound energy
Speaker
Radio
Thunder
Voice
When you rub your hands together, they get warm because of __________ energy.
Energy that is stored
Potential energy
Give an example of light energy
Light bulb
Computer screen
When you turn on the radio, it produces ________ energy.
sound
Radiant energy that travels in waves at the speed of light
Electromagnetic energy
Give an example of electrical energy
Car battery
Electricity from a power plant
During a thunderstorm, lightning gives off __________ energy.