Potential
What is another name for potential energy?
Stored Energy
What is another name for kinetic energy?
Released Energy
Gas to car
Chemical to Motion
What is the definition of potential energy?
The energy that an object or substance has because of its position or condition
A ball at the top of a hill.
Potential
Energy stored in objects by the application of force (springs, rubber bands, etc)
Elastic Potential Energy
The movement of a substance from one place to another (wind, person running, etc)
Motion Kinetic Energy
Photosynthesis
What is the definition of kinetic energy?
The energy of motion in the form of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules, and substance
A dog barking
Kinetic / sound
The energy of place or position
Gravitational Potential Energy
The energy associated with the vibration or disturbance of matter
Sound Kinetic Energy
Ball rolling down a hill
Gravitational to motion
What is the definition of energy?
The ability to do work or cause change in matter
Riding a bike
Kinetic
The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom - the energy that holds the nucleus together
Nuclear Energy
The movement of electrons, the energy in electric charges or fields
Electrical Energy
Electric Guitar
Electrical to sound
What is the law of conservation of energy?
Energy is never created or destroyed, but instead transforms from one form to the next.
A cell phone turned off
Potential
List all of the types of potential energy:
Gravitational, Nuclear, Elastic, and Chemical
List all of the types of kinetic energy:
Motion, Electrical, Sound, Thermal, Radiant/Light
Water flowing in a river
Kinetic