Energy Forms and Transformations

Light energy is primarily used by plants during photosynthesis.

A computer uses electric energy to operate.

The potential energy increases because the moving magnet moves against the magnetic force.

Kinetic energy is energy in motion.

A pot of boiling water, a mug of hot cocoa, a glass of cool water, a scoop of ice cream.

Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Sound energy is the energy carried by sound waves, produced by vibrating objects.