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Energy Types
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The ability to do work or cause a change |
| The Law of Conservation of Energy | Energy can not be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed or changed from one form to another. |
| Kinetic Energy | energy an object has due to its motion Two factors that effect is mass and speed Examples: Roller Coaster, Car, Moving Water |
| Potential Energy | energy stored in an object due to its position Two factors that effect is mass and position (height) Examples: Roller Coaster at the top of a hill, resting bird, a parked bicycle |
| Thermal Energy | energy that all objects have; increases as the object’s temperature increases Examples: Hot Chocolate, Hot water in a tea kettle, fire |
| Chemical Energy | energy that is stored in chemicals Examples: Batteries, Food, Photosynthesis, Muscles |
| Radiant Energy | energy of light or radiation Examples: The Sun, Xrays, Microwaves, Flashlights |
| Electrical Energy | energy carried by electric current that comes out of batteries and wall sockets, is generated at large power plants, and is readily transformed into other types of energy Examples: Anything that plugs into a wall socket, refrigerator, electric car |
| Nuclear Energy | energy stored in atomic nuclei that can be transformed into other forms of energy by complex power plants Examples: Power Plant, Atomic Bomb |
| Mechanical Energy | energy from moving parts Examples: Car, Robot Dog, Fishing Reel |
| Sound Energy | energy that produces sound Examples: Radio, Juke Box, Music Box |
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