Forms of Energy

Forms of Energy

4A

​What is energy?

​The ability to cause change or do work.

​We use the acronim MELTS to remember the differents types of energy.

• ​Mechanical

• ​Electrical

• ​Light

• ​Thermal

• ​sound

Poll

Mechanical energy is the energy of what?

• motion or movement

• vibration

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of mechanical energy?

• listening to music

• fire burning wood

• opening a door

​Electrical energy is energy that flows through an electrical circuit.

Open Ended

Give one example of electrical energy. Either the use of electrical energy, or the production of electrical energy.

Poll

What type of energy does the L in MELTS stand for?

• local

• light

​Light Energy

​Travels in waves, is visible to us (we can see it).

Multiple Select

Choose all of the following that show thermal energy.

• cheering for your favorite team

• cooking food in the microwave

• sweating while you run

• the inside of a car warming in the sun

​Sound Energy

​travels in waves, is produced by vibration

Multiple Select

Which one produces sound energy?

• a squeaky wheel

• the sun

• your ears

Open Ended

Give one example of electrical energy changing to sound energy.