Forms of Energy

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

Back

They speed up.

Front

What form of energy does the sun give?

Back

Light and thermal.

Front

What form of energy is used when pushing something?

Back

Mechanical.

Front

What does heat energy do?

Back

Makes things warmer.

Front

How does heat always transfer?

Back

From hot to cold.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy that is due to the motion or position of an object.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Energy that is visible and can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Energy that is produced by vibrating objects and can be heard.