Definitions
Energy that you can see
Light energy
Toaster
electrical --> thermal
Drums
Sound
Energy at rest/ Stored energy
Potential Energy
Heat energy
Thermal Energy
Car
Chemical --> Mechanical
Electrical --> Mechanical
Stove/ oven
Energy in Motion
Kinetic Energy
The ability to do work
Energy
Radio/ boombox
Electrical --> Sound
Roller Coaster
Mechanical Energy
A stretched rubber band
Energy that is caused by vibrations that travels in the form of waves
Sound Energy
Television
Plug/ outlet
Electrical
Snowboarding down a hill
Kinetic Energy
Energy is never created or destroyed, just changes forms
Law of Conservation of Energy
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Light Energy
What types of potential and kinetic energy happen during a baseball game?
Batter waits - potential, Pitcher throws ball - kinetic, Basemen wait at each base - potential, Players run the bases - kinetic