Potential Energy
stored energy
What is Potential energy?
energy in motion
What is Kinetic energy?
turning my car on and backing out of the driveway
What is an example of Chemical energy being transformed into Thermal, Sound, and Kinetic energy?
coal, food, batteries, natural gas, fuel, and propane
What are examples of Chemical Energy?
energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules
What is Chemical energy?
movement or vibrations of energy through substances and particles
What is Sound energy?
Turing the light switch on in my dark closet
What is an example of Electrical energy transforming into Radiant and thermal energy?
Lightning, wiring in houses, and computer charger
What are examples of Electrical energy?
energy of place or position
energy that travels in waves
What is Radiant or Electromagnetic Energy?
The Sun powering a house that has solar panels on top of roof
What is an example of Radiant energy transforming into Electrical, Light, and Thermal energy?
waterfalls, hydro-powered dams, and a human standing on a 5 meter diving board.
What are examples of Gravitational Potential energy?
energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
What is Nuclear energy?
energy produced by the movement of electrons
Releasing a bowling ball down the alley towards the 10 pins.
What is an example of Stored Mechanical energy transforming into Kinetic and Sound energy?
gamma rays, radio waves, viable light, and the sun
What are examples of Radiant or Electromagnetic energy?
energy stored in objects by the application of a force or adding work
What is Stored Mechanical energy?
Internal energy in substances by the vibration and movement of atoms within a substance providing heat.
What is Thermal energy?
A battery powering the clock in the classroom
What is an example of Chemical energy being transformed into Electrical and Sound energy?
stretching a rubber band, pulling back an arrow, and compressing a spring
What are examples of Stored Mechanical energy?