Energy

1. state of matter which radiation occurs fastest in.
3. the rate at which work is done.
8. energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves
12. type of energy created from releasing energy from the nucleus of atoms
14. a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object.
16. stored energy
17. unit of measurement for energy
18. state of matter best for conduction
19. describes the energy stored in objects that are above Earth’s surface.
22. the transfer of energy from one object to another, designated with a Q.
24. transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.
26. transfer of energy through matter by direct contact of particles
28. batteries convert this type of energy to electrical energy.

2. the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 °C or K.
4. materials through which heat does not flow easily
5. energy that is primarily used for communication
6. the transfer of energy that occurs when a force makes an object move.
7. a unit for power, abbreviated as w.
9. this type of energy remains constant in a system, due to the Law of Conservation of Energy
10. materials through which heat flows easily
11. transfer of energy by the movement of heated particles in liquids and gases
13. energy from the movement of electrons
15. the ability to cause change
20. refers to the sum of kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object.
21. a type of stored energy an object has when it is compressed or stretched.
23. energy that is due to motion
25. energy that is released as light; ex. light from a bulb. also called solar or light energy.
27. energy from the sun, fire, etc. used to heat objects