Energy Forms and

Transformations
Objective: Examine the various
forms of energy in order to
identify and describe specific
energy transformations.

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Energy
the stuff that makes
stuff do stuff
OR
the ability to do work.
(W=F x D)
(F=force d=distance)

Types (kinds) of Energy

KE (kinetic energy)
PE (potential energy)

Forms of energy
Mechanical
Heat/Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
Electromagnetic
Nuclear

Mechanical Energy
Energy of motion
or position
Sound, wind,
waterfall,
compressed spring
KE or PE
Not 100% efficient
much lost to heat

Heat/Thermal Energy
The internal motion of
an objects atoms and
molecules.
Measured by
temperature.
The faster particles
move, the more thermal
energy they have.
KE only

Chemical Energy
Energy stored by
chemical bonds in an
object.
When bonds are broken
energy is released.
PE only
gasoline, food, coal,
wood

Electrical Energy
Moving electrical
charges.
Electricity
from batteries,
power lines,
lightning
KE

Electromagnetic Energy
energy that travels in
waves; have electrical
and magnetic properties
Light, Magnetism, XRays, Radio waves,
microwaves,
ultraviolent and infrared
radiation
KE

Nuclear Energy
Energy stored in
center(nucleus) of an
atom
Fission (breaking
apart)
Fusion (forming)
The sun
Most powerful
PE only

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