Types of Energy

Forms of Energy 1

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A type of kinetic energy that powers a cell phone.  Carried by an electric current.

Electric Energy

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Stored energy affected by height and mass

Potential Energy

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Mixing to make a battery power a flashlight

Chemical

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An object in motion.  Affected by speed and mass.

Kinetic Energy

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Energy carried by sound waves

Sound Energy

Forms of Energy 2

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Energy that is being held in by a winter coat

Thermal

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potential energy + kinetic energy in a system of objects

Mechanical Energy

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potential energy + kinetic energy in the particles that make up and object

Thermal Energy

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We need this type of energy to see in the dark

Light Energy

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Carried by electromagnetic waves

Radiant Energy

Which energy?

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Holding a basketball above your head

Potential Energy

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A dog sensing that an earthquake might happen soon

Sound energy

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A ball rolling down a hill

Kinetic Energy

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Stomach breaking down food

Chemical Energy

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Solar panels 

Solar Energy