Transformation of Energy Vocab

1. Transformation of Energy Vocab

2. Energy • the ability to cause change

3. Mechanical Energy • Energy of motion AND position (sum of the potential and kinetic energy of an object)

4. Kinetic Energy • energy of movement as a result of speed and mass.

5. Energy Transfer • the same form of energy being passed from one object to another

6. Energy Transformation • energy changing from one form to another form

7. Law of Conservation of Energy • Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed

8. Energy Chain • displays the flow of energy through a system

9. Friction • A force present when two objects come into contact

10. Thermal Energy • The total K.E. of the molecules in a substance

11. Heat • The movement of thermal energy from one place to another

12. Temperature • the average K.E. of the molecules of a substance.

13. Particle Model • Shows the effects on molecules due to the increase or decrease of energy.

14. Conduction • heat energy transfer through solids

15. Convection • the transfer of heat energy through liquids and gases

16. Radiation • the transfer of heat energy through space

17. Wave • disturbances that transfer energy without moving matter

18. Frequency • The time between two wave crests

19. Amplitude • The distance from crest to trough

20. Wavelength • The distance between wave crests

21. Mechanical Wave • waves that need matter to transfer energy

22. Transverse Wave • a wave that travels perpendicular to the disturbance

23. Longitudinal Wave • awave that moves parallel to the disturbance

24. Sound Waves/Sound Energy • Mechanical waves that transfer energy to your air and are converted to “noises” in your brain

25. Electromagnetic Wave • waves that do not need matter to transfer energy

26. Some Examples of Energy