Forms of Energy Worksheet Part 1, The two basic types of energy Directions: Determine the best match between basic types of energy and the description provided. Write your answer in a complete sentence that includes the example, the type of, energy, and an explanation for why its that type of energy. 1. A skier at the top of the mountain (a) Kinetic Energy 2. Gasoline in a storage tank (b) Potential Energy 3, Arace-car traveling at its maximum speed (0) Both forms of Energy 4. Water flowing from a waterfall before it hits the pond below A spring in a pinball machine before itis released 6, Burning a match 7. Arunning refrigerator motor Part 2, Forms of Energy. Directions: Determine the type of energy for each form (Kinetic, Potential, or Both) and ive an example. Form Definition Type | Example (for (KE,PE, | each type if or Both) both) 1. Mechanical [An object’s movement creates (motion) energy _| energy Z Thermal (heat) The vibration and movement cnorgy of molecules 3. Radiant energy Electromagnetic waves “4. Electrical energy | Movement of electrons 5. Chemical energy | Stored in bonds ofatoms and molecules 6. Nuclear energy Stored in the nucleus ofan atom; released when nucleus splits or combines 7. Sound energy Vibration of waves through material 8. Gravitational energy | Energy of position or height