Energy and Work Vocab

Front

Object movement creates energy.

Back

mechanical

Front

Vibration and movement of molecules

Back

thermal

Front

Electromagnetic waves

Back

radiant

Front

Movement of electrons

Back

electrical

Front

Energy stored in atomic/molecular bonds

Back

chemical

Front

Energy stored in an atom's nucleus; released when it splits or combines.

Back

nuclear

Front

Energy: Vibration of waves through material

Back

sound

Front

Energy of position or height

Back

gravitational

Front

Energy of motion

Back

kinetic

Front

Stored energy to do work

Back

potential