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Forms of Energy
Forms of Energy
-It is produced by the sun -It is the result of movement of -It is stored energy which is -It is energy made by vibrations.
tiny particles within an object or released when a chemical reaction
-It is very important for the organism. takes place. -When an object vibrates air
biosphere particles around it vibrate too.
-The faster they move, the more -The chemicals are broken down to
-Natural: fire heat is generated. produce a different form of energy -This causes sound waves, which we
-Artificial: light bulbs can hear if they reach our ears
Examples: c andle, traffic light, Examples: a cup of hot chocolate, Examples: cool, wood, photosynthesis, Examples: a buzzing bee, an airplane
torch, sun.. baking in an oven... petrol, food, natural gas... taking off, a radio, vacuum cleaner...
-It is a form of energy -It is stored in objects. -It is produced by movement. -It is the sum of potential and
resulting from the flow of kinetic energy that is used to do work
electric charge. -When this energy is released, it -The heavier an object is, the
can do work more kinetic energy it has. -The force of the water moves the
-It is used to power machines turbines. This is mechanical energy
because it can be transformed
into many different forms.
Examples: laptop, dryer, washing Examples: s tretching a rubber band, Examples: a child jumping on the Examples: riding a bicycle, typing on a
machine, cell phone, television... drawing a bow... bed, a car driving down the street, keyboard, driving a car, exercising..
flowing water..