Forms of Energy

Front

What type of energy do we use to cook food?

Back

Thermal energy is used to cook food.

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy is the energy that is stored.

Front

What two forms of energy are given off by a burning candle?

Back

A burning candle gives off heat and light.

Front

When turning on a lamp, which form of energy is NOT created?

Back

Chemical energy is NOT created by the lamp.

Front

What is the energy conversion that occurs when you turn on a hair dryer?

Back

The conversion is electric to kinetic to thermal and sound energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.