Energy and Waves

Front

Another name for heat energy is ____________

Back

thermal energy

Front

What type of energy is used to turn a screwdriver?

Back

Mechanical Energy

Front

The distance between the dotted line and the crest of a wave is known as __________.

Back

the amplitude

Front

The lowest point on a wave is known as __________.

Back

the trough

Front

What type of energy detects the green light?

Back

light energy

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Energy that is produced when an object vibrates and creates sound waves.