Unit 10-1: Forms of Energy Flashcards

Front

Form of energy that occurs when an atom's nucleus breaks apart or two nuclei join together

Back

Nuclear

Front

What form of energy is visible light, microwaves and x-rays that travels in waves

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

Form of energy stored in matter

Back

Chemical

Front

Form of energy caused by vibration of particles

Back

Sound

Front

There are two types of energy

Back

Kinetic, Potential

Front

The energy of motion

Back

Kinetic

Front

The type of energy that is stored energy

Back

Potential

Front

Potential energy can come from

Back

Three sources.

Front

One source of potential energy comes from stretching or _______ an object.

Back

compressing

Front

A source of potential energy that is dependent on the object's chemical composition

Back

Chemical.