Energy Vocabulary

Front

What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the potential energy associated with objects that can be stretched or compressed?

Back

Elastic energy.

Front

What kind of kinetic energy has the ability to make types of light visible to human eyes?

Back

Light energy.

Front

What is a form of energy that travels through space as waves, such as sunlight, x-rays, and microwaves?

Back

Electromagnetic (radiant) energy.

Front

What is the ability to do work or cause change?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

Front

What is an example of elastic energy?

Back

Energy stored in a compressed spring or a stretched rubber band.

Front

What type of energy is associated with chemical reactions?

Back

Chemical energy.