Glossary - Level 1 Energy

A push or pull that can change the state of motion of an object.

• Force

• Mass

• Power

• Work

Unit of measurement for energy or work.

• Joule

• Watt

• Power

• Newton

The amount of heat absorbed or released when a substance changes from solid to liquid (or vice versa) at a constant temperature.

• Conduction

• Latent Heat of Fusion

• Latent Heat of Vaporization

• Specific Heat Capacity

The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

• Current

• Work

• Power

• Voltage

Unit of measurement for mass.

• Kilogram (kg)

• Newton

• Meter (m)

• Volts

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

• Electrical Energy

• Force

• Mechanical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

Unit of measurement for power.

• Joule

• Newton

• Watt

• Ohms

Energy made by moving electrons.

• Kinetic Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

The amount of heat absorbed or released when a substance changes from liquid to gas (or vice versa) at a constant temperature.

• Convection

• Latent Heat of Vaporization

• Latent Heat of Fusion

• Specific Heat Capacity

The unit of measurement for current.

• Voltage

• Volts

• Ohms

• Amps