Post on 07-Jul-2015
Types of Energy
• Mechanical:• Kinetic• Potential• Thermal• Chemical• Light• Electrical• Nuclear
Types of Energy
• Kinetic Energy• The Energy of
Motion• Depends on
Mass (how much)
• Depends on Velocity (speed)
Types of Energy
• Potential Energy• The Energy of
Position• Gravitational• Elastic
Other Types of Energy
• Thermal Energy• Moving particles • Increases as
temperature increases
Other Types of Energy
• Chemical Energy• Stored in
chemical bonds• Candle burning• Food you eat
Other Types of Energy
• Light Energy• Also called
radiant energy• Travels 300,000
km/sec• Travels through
vacuum
Other Types of Energy
• Electrical Energy• Electrons “jumping
ship”• Works best in
metals• Lightning is a big
example
Other Types of Energy
• Nuclear Energy• Breaking up nucleus of
an atom• Used to power
submarines and aircraft carriers
• Used in nuclear power plants
• Used in Nuclear Weapons
• Difficult and dangerous