Types of Energy
Objects in motion
Kinetic Energy
Energy that travels through wires
Electrical
Type of energies produced by the sun
Thermal/heat and Radiant/light energy
Wind Turbine
Mechanical --> Electrical
What has more gravitational energy, a ball on the roof or a ball on the floor?
Ball on the roof
Energy given off by our bodies
Thermal
The sun is a burning ball of hydrogen, what energy transfer is taking place
Chemical --> Thermal (and/or light)
Charging a cell phone
Electrical --> Chemical
Name the types of Potential Energy
Gravitational, Chemical
Energy being used
Kinetic Energy
Chemical
Chemical --> Radiant
A person playing basketball
Chemical --> Mechanical
Hydroelectric dams have the most potential energy when?
At the top of the dam
Energy based on how high an object is
Gravitational
Gas stations have this type of energy
Chemical
Chemical, Kinetic or Mechanical
Watching a movie on the TV
Electrical --> Radiant, Sound, Thermal
Talking is what type of energy transfer
Chemical --> Sound
The type of energy created when riding a bike
Mechanical
Name the types of Kinetic Energy
Solar Panels
Radiant --> Electrical
Cell phone ringing
Electrical --> Sound
Sound is what type of Energy?
Kinetic