Six Forms of Energy

1. Six Forms of Energy

2. Mechanical Energy: energy due to an object’s motion or position. Examples: moving object, stationary (still) object

3. Thermal Energy: the total energy of atoms in an object. Examples: relates to temperature of an object

4. Chemical Energy: the potential energy stored in chemical bonds that hold atoms together. Examples: food, matches, cells

5. Electrical Energy: the energy produced by moving electric charges. Examples: electricity (batteries, power lines)

6. Electromagnetic Energy: the energy that travels in waves. Examples: visible light, UV radiation, microwaves

7. 6. Nuclear Energy: the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. Examples: fusion (the Sun), fission (nuclear power plants)

8. What form of energy is the human using to jump?

9. Power Lines Nuclear Energy Lamp Air Conditioner Electrical Energy Nuclear Energy Electromagnetic Energy Thermal Energy Path A: 1. Nuclear energy converted to… Path B: 1. Nuclear energy converted to… 2. Electrical energy converted to… 2. Electrical energy converted to… 3. Electromagnetic energy 3. Thermal energy