Unit 6 Energy Transformations

Energy that is transferred between objects with different temperatures. 

• Thermal Energy 
• Mechanical Energy 
• Chemical Energy 
• Radiant Energy 

Changing from one form to another. 

• Energy Transfer 
• Potential Energy 
• Kinetic Energy 
• Transform 

Transfer of energy from one object or substance to another. 

• Conduction 
• Energy Transfer 
• Radiant Energy 
• Transform  

The transfer of energy from a light source (sun, lightbulb, fire) to an object or substance. 

• Convection 
• Conduction 
• Radiation  

Transfer of heat through direct contact from a warmer substance to a cooler. 

• Radiation 
• Convection
• Conduction

Process of energy changing from one form to another. 

• Energy Transformation 
• Law of Conservation of Energy 
• Energy 
• Energy Transfer

The ability to cause change or do work. 

• Conduction 
• Energy 
• Law of Conservation of Energy 
• Kinetic Energy 

The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. 

• Nuclear Energy 
• Sound Energy 
• Chemical Energy 
• Radiant Energy 

Movement of waves through a substance or object caused by vibrations. 

• Elastic Energy 
• Thermal Energy 
• Energy Transforma
• Sound Energy 

Movement of objects or substances from one place to another. 

• Potential Energy 
• Mechanical Energy 
• Electrical Energy 
• Chemical Energy