1. Energy Notes

2. The ability to do work is known as ENERGY

3. Forms of Energy Kinetic- Energy of Motion
All moving objects have kinetic energy
Ex: Walking, running, a moving car

4. Potential- Energy of position or shape, stored energy.
Ex: Standing still, soccer ball sitting in the grass

5. Thermal Energy- The total energy of the molecules in an object.
At higher temps molecules move faster.
Ex: Ice, water , steam

6. Chemical Energy- Stored in a substance that can be released when the substance reacts.
Ex: Burning wood, digesting food

7. Electrical Energy- Flow of electricity; energy of moving electrons.
Electrons are negatively charged particles and move back and forth in the wires.
Ex: Computer , washer, T.V.

8. Sound Energy- Caused by the vibrations in an object.
Ex: Guitar, radio

9. Light Energy - Caused by the vibrations of electrically charged particles. Examples: Microwave, Lamp

10. Nuclear Energy – Is caused by changes in the nucleus of an atom.
Ex: Sun, atomic bomb, uranium