Physics
Types of Energy
Sound
produced by vibrating particles in the air or in an object
Light
anything that is luminous gives off light energy
Thermal
any object above a temperature of absolute zero, has heat energy
and emits infrared radiation
Mechanic
e.g chewing
Gravitational Potential
energy due to an object’s position above the ground and the force
of gravity acting on it
Kinetic
energy due to movement of particles or an object
Elastic Potential Energy
energy due to stretching or compressing an object and then
releasing it, allowing it to return to its original form
Electrical Energy
energy due to movement of electrons through a complete circuit
Chemical Energy
energy stored in objects and released via chemical reactions
Converting km per hour to metres per second etc. divide by 3.6
Motion
distance = speed over time
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Types of Energy
Sound
produced by vibrating particles in the air or in an object
Light
anything that is luminous gives off light energy
Thermal
any object above a temperature of absolute zero, has heat energy
and emits infrared radiation
Mechanic
e.g chewing
Gravitational Potential
energy due to an object’s position above the ground and the force
of gravity acting on it
Kinetic
energy due to movement of particles or an object
Elastic Potential Energy
energy due to stretching or compressing an object and then
releasing it, allowing it to return to its original form
Electrical Energy
energy due to movement of electrons through a complete circuit
Chemical Energy
energy stored in objects and released via chemical reactions
Converting km per hour to metres per second etc. divide by 3.6
Motion
distance = speed over time
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