Energy Transformations
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Energy Transformations Chemical Mechanical Electrical Thermal (heat)
1. Chemical Energy Specific arrangement of chemicals
Examples of chemical energy If you strike the wood end of a match, nothing happens. If you strike the tip with the chemicals, the match will light.
Examples of chemical energy Hand warmers Glow sticks Injury packs Batteries Food
2. Mechanical Energy Energy of an object that is moving
Examples of mechanical energy Gears Windmills Riding a bike Juggling Turbines
3. Electrical Energy Energy of moving electrons
Examples of electrical energy Curling iron Toaster DVD player Refrigerator
4.Thermal (heat) Energy Movement of molecules to create heat
Thermal (heat) Energy Conduction Convection Radiation
Conduction Transfer of energy through direct contact
Examples of conduction Burning your hand on the hot stove Pancake on the griddle Burning your feet on the pavement on a hot summer day
Convection Movement that transfers heat in a liquid or gas
Examples of convection Heating your house Cooking soup Lava lamp
Radiation Transfer of energy by light
Examples of radiation Sunbathing Heat from a bonfire Tanning booth
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