Energy Transformations Guided Notes and Practice

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Mechanical Energy

the total amount of kinetic and potential energy in a system

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The Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed

​light that comes from the sun and lightbulbs; used to see and as a power source. - Also referred to as solar energy or light energy

Radiant

​heat that comes from fire, sun, etc. - used to heat objects

Thermal

​comes from outlets and power plants; used to power electrical devices

Electrical

​Forms of Energy

comes from a variety of sources; used most often for communication

Sound

comes from releasing energy from the nucleus of an atom; used in nuclear power plants

Nuclear

​form of energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space. (cell phones, radio, satellite, etc.)

Electromagnetic

​Forms of Energy

​​Chemical -> Light/thermal/sound

​​Solar -> Electrical

​​Solar -> Chemical

​​Electrical -> Electromagnetic (and light & sound)

​Energy Transfers

​What are some exchanges of energy transfers or conversions?

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Where would each type of energy MOST likely be used or transferred?

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Mechanical

Light

Electrical

Thermal

Chemical

Work on your Structure and Properties of Matter Study Plan - due 3/22