Energy Transformations

Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

The four main types of energy are kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy.

Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and includes light, radio waves, and X-rays.

Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, dependent on its mass and speed.

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as height or tension.

In photosynthesis, light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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

At the top of a hill, the rollercoaster has maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy.

At the bottom of a hill, the rollercoaster has maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy.