Potential Energy Forms
This form of energy is stored in the center (nucleus) of an atom. Provide an example.
Nuclear
This form of kinetic energy describes the motion of objects. Provide an example.
Mechanical
This is the energy conversion that occurs in a flashlight that runs on batteries. (three forms)
Chemical-->Electrical-->Light
This is the gravitational potential energy of an 8 N cat that is 12 m up a tree.
96 J
Thermal energy transfers from one object to another in this fashion.
Hotter objects --> Colder Objects
This form of energy is stored in objects that are above the Earth's surface. Provide an example.
Gravitational
This form of kinetic energy is caused by the vibration of particles in an object. Provide an example.
Thermal
This energy conversion occurs as a ball rolls down a hill and comes to a stop. (Three forms)
Gravitational-->Mechanical-->Thermal
This is the height of 100 N rock climber that has 30,000 J of gravitational potential energy.
300 m
These are the three ways thermal energy can transfer.
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
This form of energy is stored in objects that are stretched. Provide an example
Elastic
This form of kinetic energy is the movement of charged particles. Provide an example.
Electrical
This energy conversion occurs when a person speaks. (three forms)
Chemical-->Mechanical-->Sound
This is the kinetic energy of a 0.5 kg hammer hitting a nail at 10 m/s.
25 J
This type of thermal energy transfer occurs in solids through direct contact.
Conduction
This form of energy is stored in the chemical bonds between atoms. Provide an example
Chemical
This is the type of energy we can hear. Provide an example.
Sound
This force reduces energy efficiency during every energy conversion.
Friction
This is the kinetic energy of a 2,000 kg bus moving at 25 m/s.
625,000 J
This type of thermal energy transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves.
Radiation
These are the two types of nuclear energy.
Fusion and Fission
This form of kinetic energy we can see. Provide an example.
Light
This form of energy is wasted or lost during every energy conversion.
Thermal Energy
This object has more kinetic energy. A 0.05 kg mouse traveling at 200 m/s or a 5,000 kg elephant traveling at 1 m/s.
The elephant.
This type of thermal energy transfer occurs in fluids (gases or liquids) when colder, denser fluids sink and warmer, less dense fluids rise.
Convection