The Law of Conservation of Energy

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is electromagnetic energy also known as?

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Electromagnetic energy is also known as Radiant or Light Energy.

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What is an example of energy transfer from radiant to electrical?

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An example of energy transfer from radiant to electrical is solar panels converting sunlight into electricity.

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What type of energy is produced from the nucleus of an atom?

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Nuclear Energy is produced from the nucleus of an atom.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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What is an example of converting chemical energy to radiant energy?

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An example is a battery in a flashlight converting chemical energy to radiant energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is an example of energy transfer from electrical to thermal?

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An example is a toaster converting electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.