Chapter 8 Energy

Energy

The ability to do work or cause change

Kinetic Energy

The energy an object has due to its motion

Potential Energy

Energy that results from the position or shape of an object

Gravitational Potential Energy

Potential energy related to an object's height

Mechanical Energy

Form of energy associated with the motion, position, or shape of an object

Electrical Energy

Energy of electric charges

Nuclear Energy

Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom

Thermal Energy

Total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object

Chemical Energy

Potential energy stored in chemical bonds

Electromagnetic Energy

Form of energy that travels through space in waves

Energy transformation

Change from one form of energy to another

Law of Conservation of Energy

When one form of energy is transformed to another, no energy is lost in the process