Energy

The ability to do work

Energy is measured in-

joules

What are the 3 ways to transfer heat energy?

Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Acceleration

The rate of change in velocity

Velocity

Describes both speed and direction of an object

Speed

Rate of change in position/ distance an obstacle moves per unit of time.

Kinetic Energy

The energy of movement

Potential energy

The energy of position

What are the forms of energy?

Radiant energy, Thermal energy, Chemical energy, Mechanical energy, Sound energy, Nuclear energy, and Electrical energy

Heat

Thermal energy that is transferred from matter at a higher temperature to matter at a lower temperature

Radiation

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

Air resistance

The force air exerts on a moving body

Force

A push or pull one body exerts on another