Chapter 15 Vocabulary Quiz

The ability to do work

• Molecule

• Energy

• Power

• Conservation

The energy an object has due to its motion

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Renewable Resources

• Movement

Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Atomic theory

Potential energy that depends upon an object's height above a reference point

• Thermal Energy

• Elastic Potential energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

The potential energy of an object that is stretched or compressed; example is a rubber band

• Nuclear energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Mechanical potential energy

The energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects

• Mechanical energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Thermal energy

The total potential and kinetic energy of the particles in an object; energy from HEAT

• Nuclear energy

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

The energy stored in chemical bonds; energy we get from FOOD

• Nuclear energy

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

The energy associated with electric charges; energy we get from OUTLETS/PLUGS

• Nuclear energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

• Radiant energy

The energy stored in atomic nuclei; energy we get from an atom's NUCLEUS

• Nuclear energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy