2.1 Forms of Energy

Front

Energy due to motion

Back

kinetic

Front

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another, but does not transfer matter

Back

wave

Front

Energy stored in and released from the bonds between atoms

Back

chemical

Front

stored energy

Back

potential

Front

Energy stored in and released from the nucleus of an atom

Back

nuclear

Front

The combined potential & kinetic energy in a system

Back

mechanical

Front

the ability to cause change

Back

energy

Front

The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles that make up an object.

Back

thermal

Front

Energy carried by electromagnetic waves

Back

Radiant

Front

Energy carried by sound waves

Back

sound