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Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Energy


Energy :

Definition:  Stored in an object, the ability to move something.

Different kinds of energy.

Light energy
The energy of the electromagnetic waves. Found in Microwaves, x-rays, and visible light
Example: Electric bulb and Burning candle.

Heat energy
Cause by the movement lots of particles. Found in all hot objects.
Example: Sun and fire

Sound energy
The energy produced by vibrating objects. Example are speech, ultrasound and music.
Example: Musical instruments and voices.

Chemical potential energy
Energy stored in the bonds between particles. Found in substance like petrol and food.
Example: Battery and car

Electrical energy
The movement of electrically charged particles. FOund in wires, Generators and lighting.
Example: Batteries and energy generated by electric eels.

Gravitational potential energy
Energy stored in objects due to their height above the ground.
Example: Rock and Asteroid.

Kinetic energy
Energy due to the motion of an object. Eg. Movie cars, running, swimming.
Example: Walking and jumping.

Elastic potential energy
Energy stored in stretched or squashed objects, Example are springs and rubber bands.
Example: Bungee and bow.

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