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Energy Transformations Energy The ability to cause change All forms of energy can be described in terms of two general types: 1. Kinetic Energy2. Potential Energy Kinetic – the energy of motionExample: car moving Potential – stored energy that can be used at a later timeExample: holding a soccer ball in your hands Energy Transformations Chemical Mechanical Electrical Thermal (heat) 1. Chemical Energy Potential energy stored in chemical bonds of compounds Energy is released when the bonds are broken Examples of chemical energy If you strike the wood end of a match, nothing happens. If you strike the tip with the chemicals, the match will light. Examples of chemical energy Hand warmers Glow sticks Injury packs Batteries 2. Mechanical Energy Energy of an object that is moving Examples of mechanical energy Gears Windmills Riding a bike Juggling Turbines 3. Electrical Energy Energy of moving electrons Examples of electrical energy Curling iron Toaster DVD player Refrigerator 4.Thermal (heat) Energy Movement of molecules to create heat Energy flows from warmer to cooler objects. Thermal (heat) Energy Conduction Convection Radiation Conduction Transfer of energy through direct contact Examples of conduction Burning your hand on the hot stove Pancake on the griddle Burning your feet on the pavement on a hot summer day Convection Movement that transfers heat in a liquid or gas Examples of convection Heating your house Cooking soup Lava lamp Radiation Transfer of energy by light Examples of radiation Sunbathing Heat from a bonfire Tanning booth Law of Conservation Energy can neither be created or destroyed * * * * * * *