Thermal Energy
• Definition: Heat. Vibration and movement of the particles in a substance
• Examples: geothermal, sun, fire• **Friction produces heat nrg
Motion EnergySometimes called Mechanical Energy
• Definition: Movement of objects and substances from one place to another.
• Examples: wind (air particles), transportation
Gravitational Energy
• Definition: Energy due to objects height above the earth’s surface. – Mass & height determine amount of PE
• Examples: marble top of ramp, water behind hydropower
Stored Mechanical Energy
• Definition: Energy stored in objects by applying force (push or pull).
• Examples: compressed springs and stretched rubber bands
Radiant (Light) Energy
• Definition: Electromagnetic energy that travels in transverse waves
• Examples: light, X rays, radio waves, sun
Chemical Energy
• Definition: Energy stored in the bonds of molecules. The energy that holds the particles together.
• Examples: biomass (wood), fossil fuels (oil), batteries, living organisms-plants/animals
Electrical Energy
• Definition: The movement of electrons, usually thru a wire.
• Examples:• lightning • Any electric appliances
Sound Energy
• Definition: Movement of energy through waves; vibration of air particles.
• Examples: music, speaking, noise, tree falling in forest…
Nuclear Energy
• Definition: Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
• Example: • fission-nuclear power plants, bombs • fusion-energy produced in sun
Exit Ticket
• First and last name• Draw the lab set up on page 2 or 3: marble,
ramp, ½ cup• Label as many forms of energy as you can.
Point to exactly where they are in your picture.
QUIZ TIME!What type of energy cooks food in a microwave oven?
ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY
What type of energy is the spinning plate inside of a microwave oven?MECHANICAL ENERGY
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