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Energy The ability to do work. Measured in Joules (J).

The rate of transfer of energy. Measured in Watts (W).

The energy transferred by a force.

Kinetic Gravitational Thermal Elastic Electromagnetic Chemical Nuclear

When the quantity of something does not change after a process takes place.

The energy that an object possesses due to its motion

The energy stored by an object when it is squashed or stretched

The energy an object has due to its position above Earth

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compoun

The energy stored in a system due to its temperature.

Energy transferred into a form we want

Energy in a form we don’t want and can’t use - normally dissipated to the surroundings as heat

Formed from the remains of ancient plants or animals. Examples are coal, crude oil and natural gas.

Takes energy from the splitting of atoms.

An energy resource that can be replaced and will not run out. Examples are solar, wind, waves, geothermal and biomass.

An energy resource that cannot be replaced and will be used up.

Something with stored energy that can be released in a useful way.

Any fuel taken from living or recently living organisms.

A wind turbine uses the force of the wind.

Waves are used to make a floating generator move up and down.

Uses the power of flowing water to turn turbines.

Traps water from each high tide behind a barrage. The high tide can then be released into the sea through turbines.

Solar cells and solar panels use the Sun’s energy to generate electricity or heat water.

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