Energy Conversions

7. energy released by changes to the nuclei of atoms.
10. energy energy that comes from the movement of tiny particles. As an object heats up its particles move faster, increasing thermal energy.
11. a natural resource that can be replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
13. a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the eye.
15. energy stored in the bonds that hold atoms together.
16. atoms are split apart. It is used in power plants and weapons.

1. energy that results from the movement of charged particles.
2. electrical current produced by water flowing through a turbine.
3. stored energy that is due to an object’s position.
4. energy of vibrating materials or air molecules.
5. energy of motion. The faster an object moves, the greater its kinetic energy.
6. a natural resource that cannot be replaced reasonably soon.
8. atoms are joined together. This occurs deep inside the Sun. There is hope that we will soon be able to harness this type of energy, essentially solving the energy supply problem.
9. a fuel formed deep in Earth’s crust from the remains of plants and animals.
12. a gradual rise in Earth’s average temperature.
14. the ability to cause changes, exert forces or do work. (In other words, energy is the ability to make things happen!)