Forms of Energy Vocabulary

Front

A form of energy produced when electric charges flow through a conductor.

Back

Electrical

Front

The ability to cause change or do work

Back

Energy

Front

A form of energy that our eyes can detect.

Back

Light

Front

Energy of motion

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

Energy produced by vibrations

Back

Sound energy

Front

Energy related to the temperature of an object or a substance.

Back

Thermal energy

Front

A series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side.

Back

Vibration