All About Energy
What does Energy do?
Make things go and move.
What is Heat Energy?
Energy produced when the temperature goes up and atoms and molecules collide.
How do we use Energy for residential purposes?
Water Heater, Washer and Dryer, Lights, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Computer, TV, etc.
How much money do you save with solar panels?
$600 per year.
What is Energy used for in Homes?
Heating/Cooling, Electricity and Appliances.
What is Chemical Energy?
Chemical Energy is stored in chemical compounds. It's released when a chemical reaction happens.
How do we use Energy for commercial purposes?
Power for stores and businesses.
How is natural gas formed?
The process started in the age of the dinosaurs. When animals and plants died, they were buried by sand and rock. The layers continued to build up and turned into natural gas.
Name 3 sources of Energy.
Ex: Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Hydroelectric Energy.
What is Nuclear Energy?
Nuclear Energy comes from the nucleus of atoms. It's released when the nuclei split.
How do we use Energy for transportation purposes?
Gasoline or Electricity for vehicles.
Who discovered electricity?
English scientist William Gilbert in the year 1600.
Can Energy be destroyed?
No.
What is Electrical Energy?
Electrical Energy is caused by moving electrons. The faster the electrons go, the more is created.
How do we use Energy for industrial purposes?
For heat and power.
What do you do with a dead battery?
AA, AAA, C and D should be thrown in the trash. For 9 volt batteries tape the ends and bring them to a solid waste agency.
What is the difference between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy?
Potential Energy= The energy stored in an object before it's moved.
Kinetic Energy= The energy moved from one object to another.
What is Light Energy?
Light Energy consists of photons which are produced when atoms heat up.