Physics Vocab Quiz 1
Force Definition: A push or a pull on an object Teach your neighbor using hand motions
Motion Definition: The process of changing directions or position Teach your neighbor using hand motions
Energy Definition: The ability to cause change or do work Teach your neighbor the definition of Energy
Potential Energy Definition: Stored energy. Energy due to position of an object. Teach your neighbor the definition of Potential Energy using hand motions
Kinetic Energy Definition: Energy due to motion of an object. Teach your neighbor the definition of Kinetic Energy using hand motions
Chemical Energy – Form of PE Is potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds that hold molecules together. Ex: Batteries, food, gasoline
Nuclear Energy – Form of PE Is stored in the nucleus of an atom.
Mechanical Energy – Form of KE Is the movement of objects and substances from one place to another
Electrical Energy – Form of KE The energy that an electric current carries Moving electrons
Light Energy (Radiant Energy) – Form of KE Is radiant energy that travels in waves (ROYGBIV) In addition to visible light, ultraviolet radiation, microwaves, x-rays and infrared are all examples of this energy
Thermal Energy (Heat) – Form of KE The energy given off by moving particles The faster the particles are moving the hotter it is The slower the particles are moving the cooler it is
Sound Energy – Form of KE Sound Energy – The movement of energy caused by vibration – A type of Mechanical Energy Examples – a string of a guitar vibrating after you strum it, The reed of a wind instrument vibrating when you blow air through it, A balloon popping, A baby crying.
Law of Conservation of Energy Energy cannot be created nor destroyed it can only be changed into other forms of energy (transformations)