Fusion Unit 7 - Forms of Energy
energy
The ability to do work and cause changes in matter
chemical energy
energy that can be released by a chemical change
mechanical energy
The total potential and kinetic energy of an object.
potential energy
Energy that an object has because of its position or its condition.
kinetic energy
the energy of motion
thermal energy
The total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
heat
The energy that moves between objects at different temperatures.
electrical energy
The form of energy that comes from electric current.
conductor
A material that allows heat or electricity to move through it easily.
insulator
A material that does not allow heat or electricity to move through it easily.