Energy Vocabulary

Master energy terms! Learn kinetic, potential, and conservation of energy.

Matching part 1 Match the words to the correct definitions Kinetic energy energy of motion Potential energy stored energy Law of conservation of energy energy cannot be created nor destroyed Energy transfer energy transferring from one form to another Electromagnetic radiation energy transferred through space by electromagnetic waves Labeling Use the following words to label the pendulum: potential energy and kinetic energy. Energy Sort Drag the examples to the correct categories. Potential Energy (8) A car stopped at a red light A rubber band stretched out A football player right before the game starts Waiting in line Reading a book Looking at the Smartboard An apple hanging on a tree A bike on top of a hill Kinetic Energy (8) A car driving A rubber band flying across the room Typing on a keyboard Walking to class Turning a book page An apple falling to the ground A bike going down a hill A soccer player kicking the ball Fill in the Blanks There are many different types of energy, which all fall into two primary forms – kinetic and potential. Energy can transform from one type to another, but it can never be destroyed or created.Scientists classify energy as either "kinetic" or "potential" depending on whether the energy is part of a moving body or is stored in a stationary object waiting to be released. Matching part 2 Match the words to the correct definition. Gravitational potential energy Potential energy that depends on the height of an object. Elastic potential energy The energy of stretched or compressed objects Mechanical energy The total kinetic and potential energy of an object. Nuclear energy The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom Thermal energy The energy an object has due to the movement of its particles. Word Search To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. ELECTRICAL CHEMICAL THERMAL MOTION ENERGY SPEED POWER FORCE MASS WORK