1. Forms of Energy

2. Let’s Review… Potential energy is energy that is _________________. Kinetic energy is the energy of _________________. Both kinetic energy and potential energy have a variety of different forms.

4. Chemical Energy Is potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds that hold molecules together. Ex: Batteries, food, gasoline

5. Nuclear Energy Is stored in the nucleus of an atom.

7. Mechanical Energy Is the movement of objects and substances from one place to another.

8. Electrical Energy The energy associated with electric charges and their movements. Moving electric charges produce electricity, and electrical energy is the energy they carry.

9. Light Energy (Radiant Energy) Is radiant energy that travels in waves In addition to visible light, ultraviolet radiation, microwaves, and infrared are all examples of this energy.

10. Thermal Energy (Heat) The energy given off by moving particles The faster the particles are moving the hotter it is The slower the particles are moving the cooler it is

11. Sound Energy Sound Energy – The movement of energy caused by vibration – A type of Mechanical Energy Examples – a string of a guitar vibrating after you strum it, The reed of a wind instrument vibrating when you blow air through it, A balloon popping, A baby crying.