Chemical Energy Energy that is released during a chemical reaction or change Type of Potential Energy Examples: – Batteries – Burning Wood – Coal – Oil – Food
Electrical Energy Energy in the form of electricity Type of Kinetic Energy Examples: – Plugging in a PS3 to the wall
Light Energy Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves Type of Kinetic Energy Examples: – A flash light turning on
Mechanical Energy Energy of motion Type of Kinetic Energy Examples: – Machines – Batting Cage – Running
Thermal Energy Heat energy Type of Kinetic Energy Examples: – Microwave – Stove
Nuclear Energy Energy that is released when the nuclei of atoms are split or combined Type of Potential Energy Examples:
Law of Conservation of Energy Energy cannot be created or destroyed
What type of energy transformation is this? Potential Energy Kinetic Energy
What energy transformation does a flashlight go through when its turned on? Chemical Electrical Light
What energy transformation do you have when you eat & then go lift weights? Chemical Mechanical