Forms of Energy
作者:Kristi Hymes
1. Potential Energy
1.1. Book Definition: energy that is stored as a result of a position or shape
1.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy that has the potential to move because of it's shape or position
1.3. Examples: a golf ball on a tee, a boulder on a mountain
2. Mechanical Energy
2.1. Book Definition: energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects
2.2. Definition In Our Own Words: evergy associated with both kinetic and potential energy
2.3. Examples: a speeding train,, sprinting athlete
3. Thermal Energy
3.1. Book Definition: the total potential and kinetic energy related to the motion of all the microscopic particles in a object
3.2. Definition In Our Own Words: the total energy of the entire object
3.3. Examples: fast working machine, accelerating car
4. Chemical Energy
4.1. Book Definition: the energy stored in chemical bonds
4.2. Definition In Our Own Words: when energy from chemical bond break and are released
4.3. Examples: gasoline, coal
5. Electrical Energy
5.1. Book Definition: the energy associated with electric chargers
5.2. Definition In Our Own Words: the energy found in elecricity
5.3. Examples: lightning, phone, any electronic device
6. Electromagnetic Energy
6.1. Book Definition: form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves
6.2. Definition In Our Own Words: a type of energy that flows through space
6.3. Examples: light, sound, x-rays
7. Nuclear Energy
7.1. Book Definition: the energy stored in atomic nuclei
7.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom
7.3. Examples: the heat and light of the sun, nuclear power plant
8. Kinetic Energy
8.1. Book Definition: the energy of motion
8.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy of motion that changes due to mass and speed
8.3. Examples: a moving car, someone walking down the street