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Energy forms matching Name_______________________hr_____

____1. Nuclear a. energy associated with moving objects or objects that could move later

____2. Gravitational b. energy from waves such as light, radio, x-rays

____3. Elastic c. energy associated with heat

____4. Chemical d. energy associated with moving electrons and magnetism

____5. Thermal e. energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

____6. Sound f. energy stored in chemical bonds

____7. Radiant/Light g. energy an object has because of its height above ground

____8. Electromagnetic h. energy associated with vibrating air particles wiggling your eardrum

____9. Mechanical i. energy stored in a stretched or pressed object

You have learned about the numerous FORMS of energy above. Using our list, you are going to put them into

2 main categories (potential or kinetic). This category (potential or kinetic) is called the TYPE.

Remember that all kinds of energy can be classified. It can be categorized into TYPE and FORM.

The two categories for TYPE are POTENTIAL or KINETIC.

What is potential energy?

This is energy that is saved for later. Potential energy is “stored energy” and

has the potential to cause movement/changes. It has the potential to move.

What is kinetic energy?

This is energy of motion. Kinetic energy is the kind of energy where something

is moving.

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Directions

• Circle Potential for all forms of energy you believe are examples of potential energy

• Circle Kinetic for all forms of energy you believe are examples of kinetic energy

• Explain why you classified them this way using either the word moving or stored

Form of Energy Explanation

1. Radiant Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

2. Elastic Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

3. Thermal Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

4. Mechanical Energy is

Potential & Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

5. Sound Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

6. Gravitational Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

___________________________________________

7. Chemical Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

______________________________________________

8. Electromagnetic Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_________________________________________

9. Nuclear Energy is

Potential or Kinetic because

_____________________________________________

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Energy forms matching Name_______________________hr_____ ____1. Nuclear a. energy associated with moving objects or objects that could move later ____2. Gravitational b. energy from waves such as light, radio, x-rays ____3. Elastic c. energy associated with heat ____4. Chemical d. energy associated with moving electrons and magnetism ____5. Thermal e. energy stored in the nucleus of an atom ____6. Sound f. energy stored in chemical bonds ____7. Radiant/Light g. energy an object has because of its height above ground ____8. Electromagnetic h. energy associated with vibrating air particles wiggling your eardrum ____9. Mechanical i. energy stored in a stretched or pressed object You have learned about the numerous2 main categories (potential or kinetic). This category (potential or kinetic) is called the FORMS of energy above. Using our list, you are going to put them into TYPE.

Remember that all kinds of energy can be classified. It can be categorized into TYPE and FORM. The two categories for TYPE are POTENTIAL or KINETIC.

What is potential energy? This is energy that is saved for later. Potential energy is “stored energy” and

has the potential to cause movement/changes. It has the potential to move.

What is kinetic energy? This is energy of motion. Kinetic energy is the kind of energy where something

is moving.

Directions

Circle Potential for all forms of energy you believe are examples of potential energy
Circle Kinetic for all forms of energy you believe are examples of kinetic energy Form of Energy^ •^ Explain why^ you classified them this way using either the Explanation^ word moving or stored

Radiant Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _____________________________________________
Elastic Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _____________________________________________
Thermal Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _____________________________________________
Mechanical Energy is Potential & Kinetic because_____________________________________________
Sound Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _____________________________________________
Gravitational Energy is Potential or Kinetic because ___________________________________________
Chemical Energy is Potential or Kinetic because ______________________________________________
Electromagnetic Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _________________________________________
Nuclear Energy is Potential or Kinetic because _____________________________________________

Student Reading Page: Energy Name: ___________________________________Hr_______ Reading With Purpose

One of the greatest and most significant discoveries of science is that there is such a

“thing” called energy. You have heard of some of the many forms of energy: solar energy,

wind energy, or nuclear energy, but others may be new to you. All forms of energy are

measured in Joules (J) which is also known as a kilogram-meter squared per second

squared (kg·m^2 /s^2 ).

But what is energy? Energy is anything that can cause a change in the condition of matter.

Energy is conserved and can be measured too. In everyday language the word “conserve”

means “to save” or “to use less of”. In science, “conserve” has a different meaning. Energy

is conserved means that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be converted

from one form to another, or transferred from one system to another. Energy conservation

is one of the most fundamental and important laws of nature.

As we discuss energy, we will be keeping track of energy that is transferred in or out of a

system through a process or energy that is transformed from one form to another within a

system. Energy can be stored in a physical system. It can also be transferred from one

system to another or it can be transformed from one form to another within that system.

Think about the following questions as you read. Then return to these questions and answer them.

Which unit is used to measure all forms of energy?
What is energy?
In science, what does it mean when we “conserve” energy?
What 3 things can happen to energy in physics?
Pick a lab station. What did you observe that supports there was energy at that station?

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What is potential energy? This is energy that is saved for later. Potential energy is “stored energy” and

What is kinetic energy? This is energy of motion. Kinetic energy is the kind of energy where something

is moving.

One of the greatest and most significant discoveries of science is that there is such a

“thing” called energy. You have heard of some of the many forms of energy: solar energy,

wind energy, or nuclear energy, but others may be new to you. All forms of energy are

measured in Joules (J) which is also known as a kilogram-meter squared per second

squared (kg·m^2 /s^2 ).

But what is energy? Energy is anything that can cause a change in the condition of matter.

Energy is conserved and can be measured too. In everyday language the word “conserve”

means “to save” or “to use less of”. In science, “conserve” has a different meaning. Energy

is conserved means that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be converted

from one form to another, or transferred from one system to another. Energy conservation

is one of the most fundamental and important laws of nature.

As we discuss energy, we will be keeping track of energy that is transferred in or out of a

system through a process or energy that is transformed from one form to another within a

system. Energy can be stored in a physical system. It can also be transferred from one

system to another or it can be transformed from one form to another within that system.