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ENERGY by Mind Map: ENERGY

1. KINETIC ENERGY

1.1. The energy an object has due to it's motion

1.2. Energy from motion

1.3. Examples are anything in motion

2. POTENTIAL ENERGY

2.1. Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape

2.2. Energy kept due to size or where it is at

2.3. Examples are objects not in motion or objects that have the potential to move

3. THERMAL ENERGY

3.1. Definition: The total potential and kinetic energy related to the motion of all the particles in an object.

3.2. An object atom moves faster and becomes warm.

3.3. Examples: fire and lava

4. CHEMICAL ENERGY

4.1. The energy stored in chemical bonds

4.2. Energy kept in chemical bonds

4.3. Examples: gasoline and coal

5. ELECTRICAL ENERGY

5.1. The energy associated with electrical charges.

5.2. Energy with electric charges

5.3. Examples are lightning bolts and batteries.

6. NUCLEAR ENERGY

6.1. Definition: Energy stored in an atomic nuclei.

6.2. Energy in atomic nuclei

6.3. Examples: heat and sun light

7. MECHANICAL ENERGY

7.1. Definition: The energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects.

7.2. Sum of kinetic and potential energy

7.3. Examples: bouncing balls and sprinting athletes

8. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY

8.1. Definition: A form of energy consisting of changing electric and magnetic fields.

8.2. Energy that has changing fiields

8.3. Examples: x-rays and gallixies