What does transferring thermal energy mean?
how heat moves from one place to another
This energy source comes from the sun and is harnessed using solar panels.
What is solar energy?
When you eat food, your body converts the chemical energy into this type of energy for physical activity.
What is mechanical energy?
Name an example of a non-renewable source.
coal nuclear oil (petroleum) natural gas
The energy used to keep food cold in a refrigerator is this type.
What is electrical energy?
The energy released from splitting atomic nuclei is used in this type of power generation.
What is nuclear energy?
The energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring is this type of potential energy.
What is elastic potential energy?
The energy used to heat food in a microwave comes from this type of energy.
What is electromagnetic energy?
This energy type is harnessed from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
What is chemical energy?
List the forms of energy used: Plugging a toaster into an outlet and pushing down the button.
(4- forms)
Mechanical, electrical, thermal and some sound ( POP!)
The energy required to push or lift objects in various tasks around the house involves this type of energy.
What is mechanical energy?