Forms of Energy
This type of energy is stored energy.
potential energy
This type of energy is moving energy.
kinetic
This form of energy is the ability to fall.
gravitational energy
Describe the energy transformation when an electric iron is turned on
Electric ‐> thermal
True or false: you can create energy.
false
This form of energy is energy flowing through a circuit.
electrical energy
This form of energy light traveling through waves
Radiant
Power plants are an example of what type of energy
nuclear energy
Describe the energy transformation that takes place from eating breakfast to playing in P.E.
Chemical -> Mechanical
True or false: you cannot destroy energy.
true
This form of energy is the found inside a battery and the food we eat.
chemical energy
This forms of energy is produced when an object vibrates
sound
These two forms of energy can come from a fire.
thermal and radiant
Describe the energy transformation that takes place from the sun to a solar panel on a house
Radiant ‐> Electric
A burning candle has these forms of energy present.
radiant and thermal
This form of energy is combination of potential and kinetic.
mechanical energy
These two things affect gravitational potential energy.
height and weight
With thermal energy, the faster the particles move, the ______ the temperature.
higher
Describe the energy transformation that takes place when the sun is making someone warm sitting outside
Radiant to thermal
As a pendulum reaches its highest point, the energy is transferred from ______ to ______.
potential to kinetic
These two things affect kinetic energy.
mass and speed
Potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
nuclear energy
The sun demonstrates these two forms of energy.
thermal and radiant
Describe the energy transformation that takes place from the sun growing a row of corn
Radiant ‐> Chemical
When you turn on an iron, _______ energy is transferred to ______ energy.
electrical, thermal