Forms of Energy

Front

What is energy in the form of waves that can move through space?

Back

Electromagnetic energy

Front

What is energy in the form of waves that move through a medium like air or water?

Back

Sound energy

Front

What is potential energy due to gravity called?

Back

Gravitational potential energy

Front

What is the energy of motion?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What is the ability to do work?

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Energy

Front

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

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the energy associated with the motion of an object?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What type of energy is produced by the movement of electrons?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

What is the energy stored in a compressed or stretched object?

Back

Elastic potential energy

Front

What is the energy of an object due to its height above the ground?

Back

Gravitational potential energy