Inspire Science- Unit 2 Lesson 2

Front

In what direction do sound waves travel?

Back

Sound waves travel outward in all directions.

Front

Light travels in a ________ path.

Back

Light travels in a straight path.

Front

What is the internal energy of an object due to the energy of motion of its particles?

Back

The internal energy due to the motion of particles is called thermal energy.

Front

What type of energy is released when links between particles are broken or created?

Back

The energy released is called chemical energy.

Front

Energy that comes from the movement of charged particles is called _______ energy.

Back

This energy is called electrical energy.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object due to their motion.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.