Forms of Energy

This energy is also known as heat energy.

• Electriccal

• Sound

• Radiant

  (Light)

• Thermal

This energy is the energy of motion.

• Sound

• Radiant

  (Light)

• Mechanical

• Thermal

Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

• True
• False

This energy is produced from vibrations.

• Radiant

  (light)

• Sound

• Thermal

• Electrical

Energy created by the movement of charged particles.

• Electricity

• Sound

• Light

  (Radiant)

• Mechanical

Which of the following are examples of mechanical energy?

• can opener

• windmill

• lightbulb

• speaker

• bicycle

Which are examples of electrical energy?

• baseball bat

• outlet

• electrical current

• toaster

• ice skate/person running

It's nighttime and you'd like to read a book. Which form of energy would be the most useful to you?

• thermal

• sound

• mechanical

• Light

  (Radiant)

You decide to make some brownies and take out the mixer to blend the ingredients but you can not power the mixer by hand. Which form of energy would be most helpful to you?

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Light

  (Radiant)

Your brownies are all mixed together and it's time to bake them. Which type of energy will you need now?

• Electrical

• Sound

• Thermal

• Mechanical