Forms of Energy-Study Guide Questions

This energy is the energy that an object has because its in motion or positions.

• Chemical

• Mechanical

• Electrical

Mechanical energy can be __________which means in motion, or ____________, which means stored energy.

• energy, light

• chemical, mechanical

• kinetic, potential

Name an example of mechanical energy.

• roller coaster

• girl eating a peach

• electric car

This energy is energy that is stored in chemical compounds.

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

This is released when the bonds are broken (eaten).

• energy

• light

• sound

Name an example of chemical energy.

• roller coaster

• acoustic guitar

• girl eating a peach

This energy is energy that is caused by the movement of charged particles.

• heat

• electrical

• sound

Electricity is made available to our homes by charged particles moving through ________________________.

• electric car

• toaster

• power lines

Name an example of electrical energy.

• electric car

• roller coaster

• flashlight

This energy is the movement of energy through waves that travel in water, air, or solids.

• light

• sound

• mechanical