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Powering Up!

Powering Up!. Fun Facts. Newton's Second Law of Motion: when an object is acted on by an outside force, the strength of the force equals the mass of the object times the resulting acceleration Force= mass x acceleration. Kinds of Energy. Radiant Energy.

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Powering Up!

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  1. Powering Up!

  2. Fun Facts Newton's Second Law of Motion: • when an object is acted on by an outside force, the strength of the force equals the mass of the object times the resulting acceleration Force= mass x acceleration

  3. Kinds of Energy

  4. Radiant Energy • Radiant Energy is electromagnetic energy that travels in transverse waves. Radiant energy includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays and radio waves. Light is one type of radiant energy. Solar energy is an example of radiant energy.

  5. Gravitational Energy • Gravitational Energy is the energy of position or place. A rock resting at the top of a hill contains gravitational potential energy. Hydropower, such as water in a reservoir behind a dam, is an example of gravitational potential energy.

  6. Thermal Energy • Thermal Energy, or heat, is the internal energy in substances––the vibration and movement of the atoms and molecules within substances. Geothermal energy is an example of thermal energy.

  7. Sound Energy • Sound is the movement of energy through substances in longitudinal waves. Sound is produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate––the energy is transferred through the substance in a wave.

  8. Fuel Fact Sheet

  9. Methanol • Discovered in 1823 • Official Fuel for Indianapolis 500 race cars • Has about half the energy content of gasoline. • Damaging to rubber and plastic parts • Also called M85; commonly used in fuel flexible vehicles

  10. Natural Gas • 1860 Etienne Lenoir (of France) • Naturally occurring fossil fuel • U.S. reserves are expected to last 120 years. • Emits lower amounts of exhaust pollutants • Accounts for one fourth of the energy consumed in the U.S.

  11. Solar Electric • 1974, Robert and Roland Boucher - aircraft • 1977, Ed Passerini – first car • Use PV (photovoltaic) cells to convert sunlight into electricity • Only produce electricity when the sun is shining

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