Unit 26

Types of Energy

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Energy changes from one kind to another.
The total energy of an object never changes.

Anything that has mass and movement has kinetic energy.

The kinetic energy of an object in this case is given by the
relation:
KE = (1/2)mv2

m=mass of the object

V=velocity of the object
The greater the mass or velocity of a moving object, the
more kinetic energy it has.

The greater the mass or velocity of a moving object, the

more kinetic energy it has.

Potential energy is the energy stored in a system. It is the energy

that can be released to become kinetic or another form.
PE = mgh
PE = Energy (in Joules)

m = mass (in kilograms)

g = gravitational acceleration of the earth (9.8 m/sec2)
h = height above earth's surface (in meters)

Mechanical energy is also the total

amount of kinetic and potential energy
in a system.

Wind-up toys, grandfather clocks, and

pogo sticks are examples of mechanical
energy. Wind power uses mechanical
energy to help create electricity.

Potential energy + Kinetic energy =

Mechanical energy

Mechanical Energy Summary

Gravitational
PE

mgh

Elastic PE

Energy that is
stretched or
compressed.

Potential
Energy
Mechanical
Energy
Kinetic Energy

The energy of
motion

What is Electromagnetic Energy?

Radio Waves
Microwaves
Infrared
Visible Light
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma Rays

What is Electrical Energy?

Energy caused by the
movement of electrons
Easily transported through
power lines and converted into
other forms of energy

What is Chemical Energy?

Energy that is available for release
from chemical reactions.
The chemical bonds in a matchstick
store energy that is transformed into
thermal energy and electromagnetic
energy when the match is struck.

Examples of Stored Chemical Energy

What is Nuclear Energy?

Nuclear energy is the energy
stored in the nucleus of an
atom.

Summary of Energy-Part 1
Mechanical Energy
Energy of Motion and Position of
everyday objects.

Electrical Energy
The energy associated with electric
charges.

Chemical Energy
Energy stored in chemical bonds.

Summary of Energy-Part 2
Electromagnetic Energy
Energy that travels through space in the
form of waves.

Nuclear Energy
The energy stored in atomic nuclei

Thermal Energy
Heat Energy.

QUIZ TIME!
What type of energy
cooks food in a
microwave oven?

What type of energy is

the spinning plate inside
of a microwave oven?

QUIZ TIME!
Electrical energy is
transported to your house
through power lines.
When you plug an electric fan
to a power outlet, electrical
energy is transform into what
type of energy?

QUIZ TIME!
What energy transformation
occurs when an electric lamp is
turned on?
ELECTRICAL ENERGY

What types of energy are shown below?

What types of energy are shown below?

Potential

What type of energy is shown below?

What type of energy is shown below?

Chemical

What types of energy are shown below?

What types of energy are shown below?

Electromagnetic
(infrared with the remote and visible light from the TV)

What type of energy is shown below?

What type of energy is shown below?

Chemical

What type of energy is shown below?

What type of energy is shown below?

Electromagnetic
(Infrared and Visible Light)

Energy Conversion In A Car

Energy Conversion
Thermal Energy
Chemical Energy

Electromagnetic Energy