5.2 Energy a-d

Front

How can mechanical energy move from place to place?

Back

Through moving objects.

Front

The ability to cause change or do work is ________.

Back

Energy.

Front

True or False: Energy can be transferred from place to place.

Back

True.

Front

A microwave transforms electrical energy into radiant energy. Radiant energy then uses _________.

Back

Thermal energy to heat your food.

Front

Which energy form does an engineer need to understand to design a solution for sunburns?

Back

Light (Radiant) energy.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to cause change or do work.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

Front

What is radiant energy?

Back

Energy that travels in waves and can be seen as light.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the energy of moving particles.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.