Energy review

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Energy that is stored in the chemical bonds that holds compounds together

chemical energy

Kinetic energy depends on____________ and _____________

mass and speed

Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom

nuclear energy

What is mechanical energy?

the energy of a moving object

Potential energy that is stretched or compressed

Elastic potential

Energy stored when the electrons are attracted to the protons in the nucleus of an atom (static electricity)

Electrical Potential energy

A sun burn is an example of what type of energy transfer?

Electromagnetic radiation

What is electromagnetic energy?

Energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space

Potential energy that depends on an objects height...

Gravitational potential

Examples of electromagnetic waves

Sunlight (UV=sunburns), gamma waves, radio waves

What is sound energy?

The energy of moving compression waves

What is thermal energy?

The movement of all the particles of a substance (heat)

What is electrical (kinetic) energy?

The movement of electrons from one object to another

Which of the following is NOT a form of potential energy

a. chemical b. elastic c. sound d. nuclear

A rock resting at the top of a hill contains this type of energy.

a. kinetic b. chemical c. electrical d. potential

Energy in motion is called...

a. kinetic b. potential c. chemical d. mechanical

Stored energy or the energy of position or shape of matter is called?

a. kinetic b. potential c. thermal d. radiant

Which of the following is NOT a form of kinetic energy?

a. motion b. thermal c. sound d. chemical

As the temperature increases, what do the particles of matter do?

a. move faster b. move slower c. stop moving d. move at the same rate

A stick of dynamite contains what type of potential energy?

a. nuclear b. chemical c. gravitational d. elastic

The splitting of an atom is called?

fission

The fusing of atoms is called?

fusion


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