Forms of Energy 1
The motion of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules, substances, and objects
What is kinetic energy?
Non-renewable energy source in elements like Plutonium.
What is nuclear energy?
Renewable energy source that uses photo-voltaic cells.
What is solar energy?
A machine that has the ability to change voltage.
What is a transformer?
We depend on this non-renewable energy source for most of our transportation.
What is oil or petroleum?
The first example of this renewable energy source was built at Niagara Falls in 1879 - and its still going!
What is hydropower?
How we measure power (hint: multiply volts and amps).
What are watts?
This form of energy is the one we rely on most for our energy needs.
What is chemical energy?
Light and X-rays are examples of this form of energy.
What is radiant energy?
Our number one source for the manufacture of electricity.
What is natural gas?
Countries which have volcanic areas (like Iceland) can use this energy source to make electricity.
What is geothermal energy?
Biomass product added to gasoline.
What is ethanol?
Geothermal energy is an example of this energy form..
What is thermal energy?
Electrical energy is the movement of these particles.
What are electrons?
Colorless and odorless energy source, manufactured from natural gas.
What is propane?
Renewable energy source caused by uneven heating of the earth's surface.
What is wind?
This inventor illuminated the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, where his alternating current (AC) system powered the fair's spectacular lighting.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
Infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and radio waves are all examples of what form of energy?
What is radiant energy?
The form of energy that is in the vibration or movement of atoms and molecules.
What is thermal energy?
World's richest man in his day, founding the Standard Oil Company her in Cleveland in 1870.
Who is John D. Rockerfeller?
The production of alcohol for fuel is what energy source?.
What is biomass ?
On April 29, 1879, this inventor, installed 12 electric arc lamps in an American city, making it the first outdoor public space to be illuminated by electricity.
Who is Charles Brush?