Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

Energy travels perpendicular to the vibrations of the medium particles.

Front

Which type of wave travels parallel to the vibrations of the medium particles?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of energy is stored in objects by force, such as a stretched rubber band?

Back

Elastic energy.

Front

Which type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

Back

Gravitational energy.

Front

Which type of energy is stored and due to position?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy due to the motion of an object.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

Front

What is the difference between kinetic 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

A stretched rubber band.

Front

What is gravitational energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object as a result of its height above the ground.