Assignment 4A-Types of energy

1. A) Mechanical Energy-the sum of potential energy

and kinetic energy. Example-a moving car.
B) Thermal energy-the internal energy of an object
due to the kinetic energy of its atoms and/or
molecules. Example-adding ice to a glass of water.
C) Chemical Energy-the potential of a chemical
substance to undergo a transformation through a
chemical reaction or, to transform other chemical
substances. Example-batteries, ccoal, natural gaz.
D) Electromagnetic energy-a term used to describe
all the different kinds of energies released into
space by stars such as the Sun. Examplemicrowaves.
E) Nuclear energy-the energy released during nuclear
fission or fusion, especially when used to generate
electricity. Example-nuclear energy plant.
2. a. Turn a flashlight on - chemical to electrical to light.
b. Using a windmill to run the lights in your shed
mechanical to chemical
c. Rubbing two sticks together to start a fire
mechanical to thermal.
d. Using a magnifying glass to ignite a piece of
paper -electromagnetic to thermal