Forms of Energy

Energy is

• the ability to cool.

• what is needed to do work or cause change.

• what stops motion.

Types of Energy

Energy produced by the movement of electrons -

• mechanical

• electrical

• thermal

Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials -

• thermal

• electrical

• mechanical

Radiant energy that our eyes can see -

• light

• thermal

• electrical

Energy produced from air vibrations -

• sound

• light

• heat

What is a code word for the five forms of energy?

• MENDS

• STEMS

• MELTS

Anytime anything moves energy is involved.

• True

• False

What type of energy powers a computer?

• electrical

• sound

• thermal

A hand crank to turn a fan uses

• light energy.

• thermal energy.

• mechanical energy.