Question

energy vocab match. match each word to its definition. write the correct letter in the space provided. 1. energy 2. mechanical energy 3. kinetic energy 4. potential energy 5. electrical energy 6. light energy 7. thermal energy 8. sound energy 9. law of conservation of energy a stored energy b energy with moving particles / also known as heat energy c the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work d movement of electric charges called electrons through a conductor e the ability to do work f energy of vibrations carried by air, water, or other substances g energy of motion h energy cannot be created nor destroyed i a form of electromagnetic energy that travels as a wave and can move through empty space / also known as radiant energy

Explanation:

1. Energy is defined as the ability to do work, so 1 - e.
2. Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object used to do work, so 2 - c.
3. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, so 3 - g.
4. Potential energy is stored energy, so 4 - a.
5. Electrical energy is the movement of electric charges (electrons) through a conductor, so 5 - d.
6. Light energy is a form of electromagnetic energy that travels as a wave and can move through empty space (radiant energy), so 6 - i.
7. Thermal energy is energy with moving particles (heat energy), so 7 - b.
8. Sound energy is the energy of vibrations carried by air, water, or other substances, so 8 - f.
9. The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, so 9 - h.

Answer:

1. e
2. c
3. g
4. a
5. d
6. i
7. b
8. f
9. h