Types of Energy I
This is the sum of a system's kinetic and potential energy.
What is mechanical energy?
An apple is an example of this kind of energy.
What is chemical energy?
A light bulb turns this electrical energy into this kind of energy.
What is radiant?
The sun, a light bulb, and an X-ray all use this type of energy.
What is radiant energy?
This is the type of potential energy found in a compressed spring.
What is elastic energy?
Your body uses this kind of energy from your food and turns it into motion and heat.
What is chemical?
This type of energy is caused by vibrations, travels in waves, and is sensed by us through our ears.
What is sound?
This is the energy of motion.
What is kinetic energy?
A windmill turns wind into this type of energy.
What is electrical?
A thermometer measures this kind of energy.
What is thermal energy?
A toaster turns this kind of energy into this kind of energy.
What is electrical energy into thermal energy?
If you imagine a drop of water about to fall down a waterfall, at the top of the waterfall the drop of water has this kind of energy.
What is potential energy?
This is stored energy.
What is potential energy?
This kind of energy is given off in every energy transfer.
What is thermal energy?