1. education.jlab.org/jsat/powerpoint/0708_energy.ppt

2. The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it may be transformed from one form into another, but the total amount of energy never changes.

3. What is energy? “the ability to do work”
The combination of energy and matter make up the universe:
Matter is substance, and energy is the mover of substance.

4. Energy is nature’s way of keeping score.
We sense energy only when the score changes, either a transformation from one form of energy to another, or a transfer of energy from one point to another.

5. How is all energy divided?
Potential
Energy
Kinetic
Energy
Gravitation
Potential
Energy
Elastic
Chemical

6. Potential Kinetic energy of position or energy in storage.
Water behind a dam
Hammer over head
Food on the plate
energy of motion, the form capable of doing work
Flowing water
A falling hammer
Electrons moving in a wire to create electricity

7. PE = mgh m = mass (kg) h = height (m) g = accel due to gravity
(9.8 m/s2) (MEMORIZE!)

8. Calculate the gravitational energy for a car with a mass of 1200 kg at the top of a 42 m high hill.
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
PE = ?
m = 1200 kg
g = 9.8 m/s2
h = 42 m
PE = (1200 kg)(9.8 m/s2)(42 m)
PE = J
PE = 4.9 x 10 5 J
PE = mgh

9. Calculate the gravitational energy for a climber with a mass of 65 kg on top of Mount Everest (8800 m high).
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
PE = ?
m = 65 kg
g = 9.8 m/s2
h = 8800 m
PE = (65 kg)(9.8 m/s2)(8800 m)
PE = J
PE = 5.6 x 10 6 J
PE = mgh

10. What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
Potential energy due to an object’s position
P.E. = mass x
height x gravity
Don’t look down, Rover!
Good boy!

11. What is Potential Energy?
Energy that is stored and waiting to be used later

12. What is Elastic Potential Energy?
Potential energy due compression or expansion of an elastic object.
Notice the ball compressing
and expanding

13. What is Chemical Potential Energy?
Potential energy stored within the chemical bonds of an object

14. What is Kinetic Energy? Energy an object has due to its motion
K.E. = .5(mass x speed2)
KE = .5mv2

15. Calculate the kinetic energy of a 4 kg bowling ball at 10 m/s.
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
KE = ?
m = 4 kg
v = 10 m/s
KE = ½ (4 kg)(10 m/s)2
KE = 200 J
KE = 2 x 10 2 J
KE = ½ mv2

16. Calculate the kinetic energy of a 25 kg baseball at 50 m/s.
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
KE = ?
m = 25 kg
v = 50 m/s
KE = ½ (25 kg)(50 m/s)2
KE = J
KE = 3 x 10 4 J
KE = ½ mv2

17. Work is done when a force is exerted over a distance.
Courtesy Jerry Ohlinger’s Movie Material Store
Work is done when a force is exerted over a distance.

18. Work
is equal to the force that is exerted times the distance over which it is exerted.
W = F x d
The unit of work combines the unit of force (N) with the unit of distance (m)
Newton-meter (N-m) aka Joule.

19. An apple weighing 1 N falls through a distance of 1 m
An apple weighing 1 N falls through a distance of 1 m. How much work is done on the apple by the force of gravity?
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
U: W = ?
K: d = 1 m
F = 1 N
W = (1 N)(1 m)
W = 1 J
W = Fd

20. A crane uses an average force of 5200 N to lift a girder 25 m
A crane uses an average force of 5200 N to lift a girder 25 m. How much work does the crane do on the girder
Known/Unknown
Equation
Solve and Substitute
U: W = ?
K: d = 25 m
F = 5200 N
W = (5200 N)(25 m)
PE = J
PE = 1.3 x 10 5 J
W = Fd

21. Important Formulas and Units
Quantity Definition Units
Force mass x accel. Newtons (N)
Work force x distance joules (J)
Energy power x time joules (J)
Grav PE mass x g x height joules (J)
KE 0.5 x m x v² joules (J)
Power work / time watts (W)

22. Drawing Conclusions Two divers of equal mass about to dive
Diver A has > Potential Energy than B
Compare divers positions
Which diver will hit highest speed
What happens to energy when diver enters the water?

23. Diver A
Fastest
Diver B

24. Drawing Conclusions
Which diver will hit highest speed – Diver A
What happens to energy when diver enters the water? – The energy is transformed into other forms of energy (thermal energy-friction, auditory energy –sound, etc.)

25. 6 Fundamental Forms of Energy
mechanical energy
Thermal (heat) energy
electromagnetic energy
electrical energy
nuclear energy
chemical energy

26. What is the source of our energy?
The source of practically all our energy is the Sun.

27. What is Mechanical Energy?
Energy due to a object’s motion (kinetic) or position (potential).
The bowling ball has mechanical energy.
When the ball strikes the pins, mechanical energy is transferred to the pins!

28. Examples of Mechanical Energy

29. Light energy travels in waves and can travel in a vacuum like space
What is Radiant Energy?
Light energy travels in waves and can travel in a vacuum like space

30. Radiant Energy
Includes energy from gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared rays, microwave and radio bands

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

32. 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 when the match is struck.

33. Examples of Chemical Energy

34. What is Thermal Energy?
Heat energy
The heat energy of an object determines how active its atoms are.
A hot object is one whose atoms and molecules are excited and show rapid movement.
A cooler object's molecules and atoms will show less movement.

35. Nuclear Energy
Potential energy stored in bonds between particles in the nucleus of an atom.

36. Sound Energy
Repetitive compression and expansion of molecules in a substance.

37. QUIZ TIME! What type of energy cooks food in a microwave oven?
THERMAL ENERGY
What type of energy is the spinning plate inside of a microwave oven?
MECHANICAL ENERGY

38. 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?
MECHANICAL ENERGY

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

40. What types of energy are shown below?
Mechanical and Thermal Energy
(Don’t forget friction)

41. What type of energy is shown below?
Chemical Energy

42. What types of energy are shown below?
Electrical, Mechanical, Radiant and
Sound Energy

43. What type of energy is shown below?
Chemical Energy (yummy)

44. What type of energy is shown below?
Thermal and Radiant

45. What types of energy are shown below?
Mechanical, Radiant, Electrical, Chemical , Sound, and Thermal Energy

46. The Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it may be transformed from one form into another, but the total amount of energy never changes.