Download Types of Energy Powerpoint

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Energy of POSITION or STORED energy
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energy stored in the
bonds of atoms
Examples are
 gasoline (petroleum)
 FOOD
 Natural gas
 Propane
 Coal
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Energy stored in
the nucleus of an
atom
Examples are
 Nuclear reactors
 uranium
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Energy stored in
objects because
of the application
of a force
Examples are
 Stretched rubber
band
 Compressed
springs in a
mattress or couch
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Energy stored because of somethings
place or position
Examples are
 Water at the top of a dam
 Rock at the top of a hill
 Book sitting on a desk
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Is energy of MOTION
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Electrogmagnetic
energy that travels
in waves
Examples are
 Visible light
 Solar energy
 Radio waves
 X-rays
 Gamma rays
•TRAVELS
IN WAVES
•NOT ALL LIGHT IS VISIBLE
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Energy from the
vibration of
atoms and
molecules
Examples are
 HEAT
 Geothermal heat
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Energy from the
movement of objects
Examples are
 Wind (turns windmill)
 Hydropower- going
over dam
 Ball flying through air
 You walking
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Energy of longitudinal
waves
Examples are
 Music
 Talking
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Waves travel into ear,
hits eardrum that
vibrates hairs and tiny
bones in ear, then
sends signals to brain.
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Energy from the
movement of
electrons
Examples are
 Electricity
 Lightning
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