ENERGY FORMS •ENERGY PROPERTIES

1. Join the type o f energy with its definition.

It is associated with the motion and

Heat energy
position of an object.

Chemical energy It is associated with the presence

and motion of electrical charges.

Nuclear energy Sun and lightnings emit this type of

energy.

Ughtenergy It is the energy inside the nucleus of

an atom.

Mechanical energy Sun, lava or fire emit this type of

energy.

Electrical energy
It is stored in food and fuels.

2. Name the properties o f the energy.

3. Identify the property o f the energy that is used in each case.

•[____
- When riding your bike, you move your legs
to move the pedals and then the bike.

- When you eat to have energy for later.

]
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- When you plug you TV cable into the
socket.

•[_____ ]
- When you turn on your car and it uses the
fuel to move.
 Types of Energy
Energy is all around us. Einstein’s first Law of Conservation of Energy, states that ‘Energy can neither be created
nor destroyed; energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.’ Take a look at how this
law works:
Playing Heating Nuclear fusion
Melting
a drum (Stars) Food

Electricity Sound Burning Coal

Thermal Nuclear Chemical
Electrical
Kinetic Forms of Energy Potential
Lightning
Radiant Visible Motion Elastic Gravitational
light
X-Rays
Movement Movement Falling apple
by animal Bouncy ball
by machine
Radio Waves
 Types of Energy

We get two main forms of energy: kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy created by
movement and potential energy is the energy that is stored.

There are nine different types of energy:

Kinetic Energy
1. Heat energy - This type of energy is created by the vibrations of atoms and molecules inside different
substances. The faster they move, the more energy they have and the more heat they give off.
2. Radiant energy - This type of energy is also known as light or electromagnetic energy. Radiant energy is a
type of kinetic energy because it moves in waves.
3. Motion energy - This can also be called kinetic energy. It is the energy released through movement.
Chemical potential and elastic potential are examples of stored energy. Someone going for a run is an
example of motion energy.
4. Sound energy - Sound moves in waves and is generated when a force makes an object vibrate. Like
banging on a drum. There is less energy in sound in comparison to some other kinds of energy.
5. Electrical energy - Electrical energy is the movement of electrons (tiny
particles that are one of the building blocks of atoms). Electricity is
electrons moving through a wire.
 Types of Energy
Potential Energy
6. Chemical energy - Chemical energy is found in atoms and molecules - it is the energy that holds these
particles together. Chemical energy is stored energy that can be found in food, coal and natural gas.
7. Nuclear energy - Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms. To release this energy either: nuclei
are joined together (the process called fusion) or, the nucleus is split apart (called fission). Nuclear power
plants use fission. They generate energy by splitting the atoms of plutonium or Uranium.
8. Elastic energy - This is a type of potential energy. The energy is
stored in an elastic object, such as a spring or elastic band. They
store elastic energy when a force, like a pull or a squeeze, causes
them to be stretched or squashed.
9. Gravitational energy - This is the energy we get as a result of
gravitational force on an object’s height.

Did you know that the word ‘energy’ comes from the Greek word ‘energeia’ - to do any activity?
 Types of Energy

Take a look at the following pictures. Which kind of energy are they showing?

1. Striking a match 2. A frog jumping 3. A lit bulb 4. A bouncing ball

5. Suntanning 6. Plucking a guitar string 7. Skydiving

Input energy Output energy

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Energy Transfers

Chemical, kinetic, Electrical,

Light, Thermal, Sound, Solar

EXAMPLE

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Chemical Battery powered torch LIGHT ENERGY
-- --
potential

I Energy in I Device I Energy out

Kettle

EY
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I Energy in I Device I Energy out

Microphone
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I Energy in I Device I Energy out

Gas Oven
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I Energy in I Device I Energy out

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