Details Title: Chapter 15: Energy Description: vocabulary review Total Flash Cards: 22 Created: 02/10/2009 13:33:14		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Physics Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Energy can be defined as ... Definition ...the ability to do work   (remeber that work = force X distance) so energy is transferred by a force through a distance. Term What units are used to measure energy? Definition joules Term kinetic energy Definition the energy of motion Term what 2 factors does the kinetic energy of an object depend on? Definition 1. the objects mass 2. the objects speed Term potential energy Definition energy that is stored as a result of an objects position or shape. Term gravitational potential energy Definition potential energy that depends on an objects height Term elastic potential energy Definition the potential energy of an object due to its shape Term Name the 6 different forms of energy Definition 1. mechanical energy        2. thermal energy 3. chemical energy 4. electrical energy 5. electromagnetic energy 6. nuclear energy Term mechanical energy Definition energy due to the motion and position of everyday objects Term thermal energy Definition the potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object Term chemical energy Definition energy stored in chemical bonds Term electrical energy Definition energy associated with electrical charges Term electromagnetic energy Definition a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves Term Nuclear energy Definition energy stored in atomic nuclei Term What is the law of conservation of energy? Definition energy can't be created or destroyed Term what is energy conversion? Definition the process of energy changing from one form to another.  Term define nonrenewable energy resources Definition exist in limited quantities and once used can't be replaced for millions of years Term give examples of nonrenewable energy resources Definition oil, natural gas, coal, uranium Term define renewable energy resources Definition resources that can be replaced in a relatively short period of time.  Term give examples of renewable energy resources Definition hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, wind, biomass Term define biomass energy Definition energy stored in living things.  Can be converted directly to thermal energy. Term define energy conservation Definition finding ways to use less energy or to use energy more efficiently