Introduction to Forms of Energy

Energy is the ability to do work.

There are two main types of energy: Potential and Kinetic

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Forms of Energy

Multiple Choice

Energy of motion that is attributed to a specific object is known as?

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Mechanical Energy

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If two pitchers are throwing a baseball that has the same mass, but one pitcher throws 97mph and the other throws 89mph. Which baseball will have more kinetic energy?

• The baseball thrown at 97mph

• The baseball thrown at 89mph

• They will have the same amount of kinetic energy.

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Electromagnetic Energy that travels in waves such as light is known as

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Thermal Energy

Multiple Choice

Energy associated with the movement of charges (electrons) to create an electrical current

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Thermal Energy

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What type of energy is associated with movement, and is affected by the mass and speed?

• Sound Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Thermal Energy

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This type of energy travels in vibrations and can be heard when it works correctly.

• Sound Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Thermal Energy

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This type of energy travels in vibrations, and is associated with heat being transferred from one object to another.

• Sound Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Radiant Energy

• Thermal Energy

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An athlete running is an example of?

• Sound

• Thermal

• Nuclear

• Mechanical

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Lightening during a storm is an example of?

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

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Water boiling in a pot is an example of?

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

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Energy a microwave emits is known as?

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

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Listening to music is an example of?

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant Energy

Forms of Energy

Potential Energy

Energy of an object that has potential for an electrical current to flow through it, but does not have the electrical current flowing through it at that time.

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Forms of Energy

Potential Energy

Energy of an object that has potential for an electrical current to flow through it, but does not have the electrical current flowing through it at that time.

Examples:

• An oven being turned off

• A TV being unplugged.

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When energy is changed from one form to another.

There are several examples pictured to the right

​​Energy Transformation

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Energy that can be stored, and is affected by the height and mass of an object

• Potential Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Energy that is stored in atoms, and comes from fusion or fission.

• Potential Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Energy that an object has due to Earth's gravitational pull, and is effected by where the object is.

• Potential Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Energy that an object has when it has the potential to conduct electricity, but there is no electric current flowing through the object.

• Potential Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Energy that is stored in the chemical bonds of a substance

• Potential Energy

• Gravitational Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Select all the forms of POTENTIAL energy below

• Nuclear

• Gravitational

• Sound

• Chemical

• Thermal

Multiple Choice

A cyclist at the top of a hill is an example of?

• Gravitational Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

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Energy stored in fuel is an example of?

• Gravitational Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

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A light switch being turned off would be an example of?

• Gravitational Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

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Nuclear fusion at the sun is an example of?

• Gravitational Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

Multiple Choice

Using a battery which has chemical energy to power an oven to heat up food is transforming that energy to ___________

• Gravitational Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

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Eating food which has chemical energy, and using that energy to play sports is transforming that energy to

• Mechanical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

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Plugging a toaster to heat up bread is transforming electrical energy to?

• Mechanical Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy