Energy Basics

the ability to move or change matter

the ability to do work

using force to move an object over a distance

causes energy to be transferred from one object to another

SI unit for energy

the amount of energy needed to apply a force of 1 newton over a distance of 1 meter

energy that is stored in matter

energy of moving matter

because electrical energy involves the streaming of electrons it is a form of

because thermal energy involves the vibration of molecules and atoms it is a form of