Mechanical Energy
a form of energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects (can be potential or kinetic energy)
Electrical Energy
the energy of moving electrons (can be potential or kinetic energy)
Electromagnetic Energy
a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves (KE)
Chemical Energy
energy stored in the bonds between atoms (PE)
Heat
energy of the internal vibration of atoms (KE)
Nuclear Energy
Energy Stored inside atoms (PE)
Energy
Ability to do work (unit is the joule)
Work
force applied to an object causing it to move (= force x distance)
Renewable
energy source replenished in a human lifetime.
Nonrenewable
energy source not replenished in a human lifetime
Potential Energy
type of energy an stored in its position
Kinetic Energy
Type of energy an object has because of its motion
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy can't be created or destroyed it can only change form.
Energy Transformation
A change from one form of energy to another