Topic: Forms of Energy PSSA: C / S8.C.3.1
Objective: TLW compare the six forms of energy.
MI #1: Thermal Energy Thermal energy is all of the kinetic energy due to the random motion of particles. Thermal energy is measured using temperature.
MI #2: Chemical Energy Chemical energy is the energy of a compound that changes as its atoms are rearranged. Chemical energy is absorbed and released through chemical reactions.
MI #3: Electrical Energy Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons. Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles.
MI #4: Sound Energy Sound energy is produced by the vibrations of matter. Sound cannot be transmitted in a vacuum.
MI #5: Light Energy Light energy is energy that transmitted through electromagnetic waves. Light energy comes in different forms based on the wave’s location in the electromagnetic spectrum.
MI #6: Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy is energy that comes from changes in the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear energy is produced through the processes of fission and fusion.
So What…? Real Life Application Understanding the forms of energy will allow you to understand how energy can be converted from one form to another (For example – nuclear to electrical) to make it more useful.