Uses of Energy

Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

The ability to cause change or do work.

We use the acronym MELTS to remember the different types of energy.

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Light

• Thermal

• Sound

Poll

Mechanical energy is the energy of what?

• motion or movement

• vibrations

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of mechanical energy?

• listening to music

• opening a door

• fire burning wood

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

• sweating while you run

• cooking food in the microwave

• the inside of a car warming in the sun

Sound Energy

travels in waves, is produced by vibrations

Poll

Which one produces sound energy?

• a squeaky wheel

• your ears

• the sun

Open Ended

Give one example of electrical energy changing to sound energy.