Energy Vocabulary

Front

What is the energy of moving electrons or electric charges called?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels, which can be solids, liquids, or gases?

Back

Medium

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion or position?

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

What is the maximum distance a wave moves away from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the unit of measure for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What type of energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds?

Back

Chemical energy

Front

What is the energy called that is associated with the temperature of an object?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the energy that is transferred through the movement of charged particles?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

What is the term for the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred?

Back

Power