Types of Energy Notes
Energy is the ability to do work or cause change
There are different kinds of energy…..
1. Mechanical Energy – the energy of moving things
2. Thermal Energy – heat energy
3. Chemical Energy – energy formed from chemical reactions
4. Electrical energy – energy made from moving electrons is electricity
5. Electromagnetic energy – energy from waves 5. Electromagnetic energy – energy from waves. There are many forms including x rays, visible light, and microwaves
6. Nuclear energy – energy formed from the fusion of atoms
You can change energy from one type to another…
Lamp
Changes electrical energy to electromagnetic energy Lamp Changes electrical energy to electromagnetic energy
Motor
Changes electrical energy to mechanical energy Motor Changes electrical energy to mechanical energy
Generator
Changes mechanical energy to electrical energy Generator Changes mechanical energy to electrical energy
Power plant
Changes thermal energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy Power plant Changes thermal energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy
Eating Lunch
Eating Lunch Changes mechanical energy to chemical energy to electrical energy to mechanical energy