Energy in Action vs. Stored Energy Energy Quiz Energy in Action vs. Stored Energy
Stored Energy Chemical Elastic Gravitational
Stored (Potential) Energy Chemical – Energy that makes up food, fuel, and other matter.
Stored (Potential) Energy Elastic – stored in a stretched elastic band or spring.
Stored (Potential) Energy Gravitational – The energy of a position or place. It is stored in an objects height. The higher and heavier the object the more gravitational energy it stores. Gravity
Energy in Action Mechanical Light Electric Heat Sound
Energy in Action Mechanical – Matter in motion
Energy in Action Light – Comes from the sun Plants use it to make food
Energy in Action Electrical – movement of negative and positive charged particles in an electrical circuit.
Energy in Action Heat Energy – comes from the motion of tiny particles in matter the faster the particles move the warmer it gets
Energy in Action Sound Energy – produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate.