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Conversion of Energy Vocabulary
Conversion of Energy Vocabulary
Energy- The ability to do work or cause change.
Energy- The ability to do work or cause change.
Law of Conservation of Energy- Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it
changes from one form to another
Law of Conservation of Energy- Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it
changes from one form to another
Potential Energy- Energy that is stored in a system
Potential Energy- Energy that is stored in a system
Kinetic Energy- Energy of motion
Kinetic Energy- Energy of motion
Chemical Energy- Energy that is released during a chemical reaction or change
Chemical Energy- Energy that is released during a chemical reaction or change
Radiant/ Light Energy- Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
Radiant/ Light Energy- Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
Nuclear Energy- Energy that is released when the nuclei of atoms are split or
combined.
Nuclear Energy- Energy that is released when the nuclei of atoms are split or
combined.
Electrical Energy- Energy in the form of electricity
Electrical Energy- Energy in the form of electricity
Mechanical Energy- Energy that an object, such as a machine, has because of
its movement or position
Mechanical Energy- Energy that an object, such as a machine, has because of
its movement or position
Thermal Energy- The energy of heat, which transfers from hotter objects to
colder object
Thermal Energy- The energy of heat, which transfers from hotter objects to
colder object
Energy Transformation- The change of energy from one form to another
Energy Transformation- The change of energy from one form to another
Energy Transfer- The transfer of energy from one system to another system
Energy Transfer- The transfer of energy from one system to another system
Conduction- the transfer of heat that occurs when two objects of different
temperatures touch, much be in direct contact
Conduction- the transfer of heat that occurs when two objects of different
temperatures touch, much be in direct contact
Convection- The transfer of heat from one place to another when matter is in
direct contact and is in motion due to density changes in liquid or gas.
Convection- The transfer of heat from one place to another when matter is in
direct contact and is in motion due to density changes in liquid or gas.
Radiation- The transfer of heat that occurs through empty space, matter does
not need to be in direct contact or present
Radiation- The transfer of heat that occurs through empty space, matter does
not need to be in direct contact or present
Temperature- A measurement for the sensation of ‘how hot’ or ‘how cold’
Temperature- A measurement for the sensation of ‘how hot’ or ‘how cold’
Equilibrium- A state of balance between opposing forces or actions
Equilibrium- A state of balance between opposing forces or actions
Insulator- A material that protects of resists the transfer of heat, electricity, or
noise.
Insulator- A material that protects of resists the transfer of heat, electricity, or
noise.
Conductor- A substance that heat or electricity can easily flow through
Conductor- A substance that heat or electricity can easily flow through