Energy can be categorized into different types based on its characteristics. Kinetic energy is associated with the motion of an object, mechanical energy involves both motion and position, thermal energy pertains to the motion of atoms in a substance, and potential energy is stored and ready for use.
Matching the types of energy to the definitions:
a. Energy of a moving object
- Definition: Kinetic energy
- Match: 2. Kinetic energy
b. Energy due to motion and position of object
- Definition: Mechanical energy
- Match: 4. Mechanical energy
c. Energy possessed by a substance due to the motion of its atoms
- Definition: Thermal energy
- Match: 3. Thermal energy
d. Energy stored in readiness
- Definition: Potential energy
- Match: 1. Potential energy
The probable question may be:
Match the types of energy to the definition.
a. energy of a moving object
b. energy due to motion and position of object
c. energy possessed by a substance due to the motion of its atoms
d. energy stored in readiness
1. potential energy
2. kinetic energy
3. thermal energy
4. mechanical energy