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Energy Types and Conversion Project
Research the following types of energy and define each without using the word to define it. ( Ex. Cannot define heat energy by using the word “heat”)
Create a cartoon, device, diagram etc that converts energy from one form to another.
Include (and label) as many types of energy as possible in your project. Starting with a nuclear power plant might be a good idea. All forms of energy must be connected as we are showing the transformation from one type of energy to another.
10 connected types of energy = 10/10
Kinetic Energy: energy of motion
Potential Energy: stored energy of an object as a result of its condition or its position
Kinetic Energy Types
Mechanical Kinetic Energy-Energy of motion of objects that are larger than atoms and molecules from smallest bacteria to largest galaxies.
Radiant Energy(Solar)-energy of the electromagnetic waves that travel from an energy source. Ex: light bulb radiates ultraviolet radiation, visible light and infrared radiation
Thermal Energy(Heat)-Energy of random motion of particles that make up a substance,
Electrical Kinetic Energy-Energy of electrons moving along a wire or a conductor
Ex: lightning electrical kinetic energy where air is the conductor
Sound Energy-Energy of vibrations or disturbances of particles making up matter.
Ex: Sound travels away from its source.
Potential Energy Types
Gravitational –Energy due to the position of an object relative to a reference point, such as the ground. Ex: roller coaster
Chemical – Energy stored in chemical bonds. Ex: energy stored in fossil fuels.
Electrical – Energy stored by a separation of positive and negative charges. Ex: battery
Nuclear –Energy stored within the nucleus of an atom. Ex: Candu Nuclear Reactor
Elastic –Energy stored in a stretched or compressed object. Ex: tennis ball and racquet
Magnetic – Energy that is attracted by the Earth’s magnetic field. Ex: compass needle
Example-1: Hydrogen fuel cell car
Radiant—electrical—chemical—mechanical + radiant + sound
Example-2: Steel ball race
Gravitational potential ---mechanical kinetic + sound + thermal
Example-3: Steel pendulum
Gravitational potential –kinetic mechanical + thermal
Example-4: Golf ball inertia
Potential elastic –mechanical –sound + mechanical + thermal
1) What does the law of conservation of energy state?Input energy = Output energyIn all energy transformation, the initial amount of energy is equal to the final amount of energy.