Energy Types and Transformations

Front

A tree converts _____ energy from the sun to _____ energy.

Back

Radiant (light) → Chemical

Front

A device that converts electrical energy to light energy.

Back

A light bulb

Front

Food is a form of this type of energy.

Back

Chemical energy

Front

Potential energy is the energy an object has because of its _____.

Back

all of the above (shape, stored motion, position)

Front

What form of energy is represented by fusion of hydrogen nuclei in the Sun?

Back

Nuclear

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food.