Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations Practice Jerell Alexander

Name_______________________________
13/10/2020
Date _____________
LT: I can identify and describe the different forms of potential and kinetic energy. _____
LT: I can give/explain examples of energy transformations. _____

Potential and Kinetic Energy

Identify each of the following forms of energy as either potential energy (P) or kinetic energy (K).
k
_____ Sound p
_____ Nuclear k
_____ Elastic k
_____ Electric
p
_____ Chemical p
_____ k
Gravitational _____ Thermal k
_____ Electromagnetic
a. Choose one of the above forms of potential energy and describe why it fits in this category.
Chemical energy fits the category of potential energy because, potential energy in a nutshell is stored energy that is ready to go
and chemical energy is energy stored in connections(the bonds) between tiny parts of a substance(molecules)

b. Choose one of the above forms of kinetic energy and describe why it fits in this category.
Kinetic energy , simply put is energy something has because of motion , that being said electrical energy fits this category
because it is energy gained from moving electrons.

Forms of Energy
Match the energy form(s) to the description provided. Questions may have more than one answer. Pick the
form(s) of energy most clearly demonstrated.

gravitational
_____________1. A boulder resting at the top of a hill a. Translational motion
radiant
_____________2. Release of energy from the Sun b. Electric
elastic
_____________3. A coiled spring c. Electromagnetic (radiant)
chemical
_____________4. Batteries not in use d. Chemical
electric
_____________5. The energy that runs a refrigerator e. Nuclear
nuclear
_____________6. Nuclear fission reactors f. Sound
sound
_____________7. The rumble of thunder from a storm g. Elastic
thermal
_____________8. Rubbing your hands together h. Gravitational
chemical
_____________9. Gasoline stored in a tank i. Rotational motion
chemical
_____________10. Food before it is eaten j. Thermal (heat)
sound
_____________11. A guitar string vibrating
rotational
_____________12. A top spinning
translational
_____________13. Sledding down a hill
thermal
_____________14. Candle burning
elastic
_____________15. A taut rubber band (fully stretched)
Transformation of Energy
Use the following forms of energy to fill in the table below: rotational motion, translational motion, electric,
thermal, electromagnetic, chemical, nuclear, and sound. The first one has been done for you.
EXAMPLE ORIGINAL ENERGY FINAL ENERGY FORM
FORM
1. Electric motor electric rotational motion

2. A battery that runs a moving toy

chemical mechanical
3. A solar panel on the roof of a house
radiant electrical
4. A person lifting a chair
nuclear heat electrical
5. A nuclear power plant
nuclear heat electrical
6. A toaster
electrical thermal
7. A church bell ringing
mechanical sound
8. Gasoline powering a car
chemical mechanical
9. Turning on a lamp
electrical radiant
10. Photosynthesis
radiant chemical

Transformation of Energy II
Describe a scenario with the following energy transformations (do not include examples from the table
above):
a. Electric energy being converted into sound energy

An example of this would be a loud speaker, as the electricity flows back and forth in the wires the electromagnet either attracts or repels
permanent magnet , this moves the coil back and forth pushing the loud speaker cone the vibration causes compressionn in the air column and
hence sound waves are produced
b. Chemical energy being converted to motion energy
An example of this would be your body which converts chemical energy in the form of nutrients into motion energy for movement

c. Thermal energy being converted to sound energy

An example of this would be an electric kettle , when you turn it on from the time you press the button to the time it boils
you hear the sounds coming from the kettle

d. Gravitational potential energy being converted to motion energy

Objects located on a table have Gravitational Potential energy due to their relative position pn the earths centre of mass
if an object is knocked off the table gravitational potential energy transforms into motion energy

e. Electric energy being converted into electromagnetic energy

An example of this would be Electrical energy from a light bbulb being converted into electromagnetic energy in the form of light