Types of Energy

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. Energy changes from one kind to another. The total energy of a system never changes.

Anything that has mass and movement has kinetic energy. The kinetic energy of an object in this case is given by the relation: KE = (1/2)mv 2 m=mass of the object V=velocity of the object The greater the mass or velocity of a moving object, the more kinetic energy it has.

Potential energy is the energy stored in a system. It is the energy that can be released to become kinetic or another form. PE = mgh PE = Energy (in Joules) m = mass (in kilograms) g = gravitational acceleration of the earth (9.8 m/sec2) h = height above earth's surface (in meters)

Mechanical energy is also the total amount of kinetic and potential energy in a system. Wind-up toys, grandfather clocks, and pogo sticks are examples of mechanical energy. Wind power uses mechanical energy to help create electricity. Potential energy + Kinetic energy = Mechanical energy

Mechanical Energy Summary Mechanical Energy Potential Energy Gravitational PE mghElastic PE Energy that is stretched or compressed. Kinetic Energy The energy of motion

What is Electromagnetic Energy?  Radio Waves  Microwaves  Infrared  Visible Light  Ultraviolet  X-rays  Gamma Rays

What is Electrical Energy? Energy caused by the movement of electrons Easily transported through power lines and converted into other forms of energy

What is Chemical Energy?  Energy that is available for release from chemical reactions.  The chemical bonds in a matchstick store energy that is transformed into thermal energy and electromagnetic energy when the match is struck.

Examples of Stored Chemical Energy

Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. What is Nuclear Energy?

Summary of Energy-Part 1 Mechanical Energy Energy of Motion and Position of everyday objects. Electrical Energy The energy associated with electric charges. Chemical Energy Energy stored in chemical bonds.

Summary of Energy-Part 2 Electromagnetic Energy Energy that travels through space in the form of waves. Nuclear Energy The energy stored in atomic nuclei Thermal Energy Heat Energy.

QUIZ TIME! What type of energy cooks food in a microwave oven? What type of energy is the spinning plate inside of a microwave oven?

QUIZ TIME! Electrical energy is transported to your house through power lines. When you plug an electric fan to a power outlet, electrical energy is transform into what type of energy?

QUIZ TIME! What energy transformation occurs when an electric lamp is turned on? ELECTRICAL ENERGY 

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Potential

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Chemical

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Electromagnetic (infrared with the remote and visible light from the TV)

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Chemical

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Electromagnetic (Infrared and Visible Light)

Energy Conversion In A Car

Chemical Energy Electrical Energy Mechanical Energy Thermal Energy Electromagnetic Energy Energy Conversion