Conservation of Energy
Energy Changes Form Example: A toaster (electrical energy thermal energy) Think – Pair – Share: With your partner think of 3 examples where energy is changed from one form to another
Describe the Transformation of Energy of each Example:
Where have you seen Conversions between Kinetic and Potential Energy? Review: What are the three types of Potential Energy?
Mechanical Energy The total amount of kinetic and potential energy in a system Due to an object’s: Position Motion Mechanical Energy = KE + PE The ME of a system Stays Constant
Mechanical Energy Describe the energy of the apple at points A, B and C. A B C
Which apples have more ME? B A
Mechanical Energy Total KE can never be MORE than total PE in a system Unless energy is added
Friction Again!? Friction causes: kinetic energy to change into thermal energy The ME of a system to decrease
The Law Of Conservation of Energy cannot be created or destroyed can only be changed from one form to another
Energy in the Body Calorie Unit used to measure how much energy you get from food 1 Calorie = 4,184 Joules
The Energy Song Video
Mechanical Energy B A C