FORMS OF ENERGY REVIEW

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY Related to the movement of objects or

its position in gravity

Mechanical

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY relates to the repetitive compression

(squeezing) and rarefaction (letting out) of molecules in a substance (solid, liquid, gas).

Sound

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY related to the potential energy stored in

the bonds between atoms in a compound.

Chemical

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY related to the vibrations of an electrical

charge or magnetic field that produces electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum such as space.

Radiant/Light

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY related to the movement or flow of

electrons which carry a charge.

Electrical

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY related to the random motion of atoms

or molecules in a substance.

Thermal/Heat

NAME THAT FORM OF ENERGY related to the potential energy stored in

bonds between particles in the nucleus of an atom

Nuclear

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION An electric lamp

Electric to radiant

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION An electric space heater

Electrical to Thermal

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION Combining vinegar and baking soda to

produce bubbles and a small amount of heat.

Chemical to thermal

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION Nuclear power plant providing energy

for a community

Nuclear to Electrical

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION Battery operated car motor

Chemical to Mechanical

NAME THAT ENERGY TRANSFORMATION A cart rolling down a hill

Gravitational to mechanical

Which of the following converts light energy into mechanical energy?

computer electric generator radiometer LED

Radiometer

The ability to do work is known as _________.

Energy

The energy of motion is known as ______.

Potential energy Kinetic enegy

Kinetic energy

The stored energy an object has due to its position or shape is known as ___________.

Potential energy Kinetic energy

Potential energy

Name the 4 types of potential energy

Chemical Energy Nuclear Energy Stored Mechanical Energy Gravitational Energy

Name the 5 types of kinetic energy

Sound Energy Radiant/Light Energy Thermal Energy/Heat Electrical Energy Mechanical Energy