2. Mechanical Energy
Mechanical energy is the energy with which
moving objects perform work.
• A hammer striking a nail
• A jack lifting a car
• Pedals turning the wheel of a bicycle
• Gas pedal moving a car fowards
3. Sound Energy
Sound energy is a type of mechanical energy.
• Birds tweeting in the distance
• A car's horn honking
• Glass shattering on the floor
• A person screaming
4. Chemical Energy
Chemical energy is energy stored in certain
substances because of the make up of their
chemical bonds.
• Coal
• Oil
• Propane Gas
• Foods
5. Heat Energy
Heat energy is the energy produced by the molecular
motion of matter.
• An oven burning
• A lamp's bulb
• Wood burning in a fireplace
• The rubbing together of your hands
All matter contains heat energy!
6. Electric Energy
Electric energy is produced by the flow of electrons
through a conductor such as a wire.
• A computer
• Light bulbs
• Washing machines
• Toy robots
7. Light Energy
Light energy is a form of radiant energy that moves in
energy.
• The sun
• Light bulbs
• Can be demonstrated by using a magnifying glass to
burn a hole in a leaf
• Using a laser beam to burn a hole in a steel plate
Can also create heat when shining – transformation into
heat energy
