Physics

The ability to do work.

The energy an object has because of its motion. The energy of motion observable as the movement of an object or subatomic particle.

Energy stored inside of an object. For example, an object possesses potential energy when it is above the ground but not yet dropped.

A kind of energy with the ability to make types of light visible to the human eye.

The energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature. The movement of molecules within an object or substance.

The power an atom’s charged particles have to cause an action or move an object. The energy generated by the movement of electrons from one point to another.

Energy stored in an object due to a force that temporarily changes its shape such as squashing or stretching.

The energy stored in an object due to its height above the Earth (e.g. if its further away or above the ground)

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. This energy is released after a chemical reaction takes place. Usually, once a chemical energy is released from a substance, that substance becomes a completely new substance.

A form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons. This energy can be produced in two ways: fission, when nuclei of atoms split apart into separate parts. Or fusion, when nuclei fuse together.

A renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass contains stored chemical energy from the sun that is produced by plants through photosynthesis.

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, but can be transferred from one form to another.

The change of energy from one form to another. For example, an electric lamp goes from electrical energy to light energy with the byproduct of heat energy.

The ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process.

Useful Energy Output ——————————- x 100% Total Input Energy

Vibrating and colliding atoms in a substance.

Particles have kinetic and potential energy. In a system kinetic energy allows the particles to move and potential energy keeps the particles in their positions.

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a liquid or gas.

The transfer of thermal energy though direct contact.

The transfer of thermal energy though thermal emission.

Light is a type of kinetic energy capable of allowing various forms of light visible to the human eyes.

The speed at which light waves propagate through different materials.

The distance from one crest to another.

Black absorbs all light. White reflects all light. Grey reflects half and absorbs half of light.