POTENTIAL OR KINETIC?
A parked car at the top of a hill.
Potential.
The ability to make things move or change.
ENERGY!
What is Wind Power?
Energy created from the wind.
A thrown ball.
Kinetic.
The energy that an object has because it is moving
Kinetic Energy!
What is Solar power?
Energy created from the sun.
A stretched rubber band.
Potential.
To move from one object to another or one place to another
Transfer!
What is Hydropower?
Energy created by water.
Flowing river.
Kinetic.
The energy that is stored in an object or system
Potential Energy!
What is renewable energy?
Energy from renewable natural resources that are replenished on a human timescale
Trick Question:
A lit light bulb.
LIGHT ENERGY.
To change from one type to another
Transfer
Name three things to consider when choosing a type of energy.
Cost, environmental impacts, ease, needs, usage, availability, location, climate, maintenance, durability,