Energy Forms

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What are the different forms of energy?

Back

The main forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and radiant energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy of moving electric charges.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

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

Front

What is radiant energy?

Back

Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows the flow of electric charge.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow the flow of electric charge.