Types of Energy
Formulas
Basics
Random
100
Total Kinetic and Potential Energy in an object. How much the particles move. Releases heat as a byproduct.
Thermal Energy
100
Force X Distance= ?
Work
100
Can energy be created or destroyed?
No
100
energy moving from one object to another
Energy Transfer - heat moving from boiling water into the air
200
The energy an object has due to its motion, shape, or position. The object can be, or is in motion
Mechanical Energy
200
Work/Time= ?
Power
200
Moving Energy
Kinetic Energy
200
One energy changing into another kind
Energy Transformation. Example - a car using gas to heat the inside, chemical - thermal
300
Fission and Fusion - energy that is released by atoms
Nuclear Energy
300
1/2 Mass X Speed X Speed = ?
Kinetic Energy
300
Stored Energy
Potential Energy
300
Types of energy transformation in a burning candle
chemical-thermal and electromagnetic radiation
400
Energy that is a result of breaking bonds of molecules
Chemical Energy
400
Weight X Height Above Ground = ?
Gravitational Potential Energy
400
Energy that carries an electric charge.
Electrical Energy
400
types of energy transformation in a flipping on a light switch
potential - kinetic
electrical - electromagnetic radiation
500
Kinetic energy that travels through space in waves - light or sound
Electromagnetic Radiation
500
Potential Energy + Kinetic Energy = ?
Mechanical Energy
500
which point has the most potential energy?
point a and c
500
types of energy that come from a star
nuclear, electromagnetic radiation, thermal