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Every movement and activity a human does require energy. People use it whether they want to walk, work, or relax by watching tv. Energy is a basic need that comes in different forms.

See the fact file below for more information on Types of Energy or alternatively, you can download our 31-page Types of Energy worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

What is Energy?

  • In every human activity, energy is a requirement; thus, it is considered a basic human need.
  • The ability or the capacity to do work is referred to as energy.
  • The term energy was derived from the ancient Greek word “energeia”, which means activity or operation.
  • Joule is the unit used to measure energy.
  • Energy is available everywhere in various forms.
  • These forms are always connected with motion.
  • It can never be created nor destroyed; however, energy can be converted from one type to another.

Two Main Types of Energy

POTENTIAL ENERGY

  • It is a form of energy at rest.
  • Energy is stored, and there is no force exerted on the object.
  • Some examples of potential energy are parked cars, a pencil at the top of the table, and a girl sitting at the top of the slide.

KINETIC ENERGY

  • When potential energy is released, it converts into kinetic energy.
  • It is a form of energy in motion or moving energy.
  • Examples of kinetic energy are moving cars, a rolling pencil, and a girl going down the slide. 

Other Types of Energy

CHEMICAL ENERGY

  • It is the energy stored in the chemical bonds of an atom and molecule.
  • Due to its nature, chemical energy is a form of potential energy.
  • However, if a chemical reaction happens, the bonds can form or break; thus, energy is released.
  • During a chemical reaction, heat is often its by-product.
  • This kind of reaction is known as the exothermic reaction.
  • Some examples that produce chemical energy are coal, batteries, petroleum, food, and natural gas.

THERMAL ENERGY

  • Thermal Energy is also known as heat energy.
  • There is a temperature rise whenever an object is heated.
  • With this, particles move quicker and clash with each other.
  • Through this, thermal energy is produced.
  • The amount of thermal energy depends on how hot the object is.
  • Thermal energy is a form of kinetic energy.
  • Some examples of thermal energy are boiling water, a cup of hot coffee, baking, and drying.

MECHANICAL ENERGY

  • Mechanical energy is also referred to as motion energy.
  • It is a type of energy that can be found anywhere. 
  • It is the energy an object possesses due to its movement or position.
  • It can either be kinetic or potential. 
  • With faster movement, more energy is stored.
  • A machine uses mechanical energy.
  • Other examples may include riding a bicycle, writing, and typing on a keyboard.

RADIANT ENERGY

  • Radiant energy is also known as electromagnetic energy.
  • It is the energy present in electromagnetic waves or light.
  • It is a type of kinetic energy.
  • Since light energy is a form of radiant energy, the Sun is known to produce radiant energy passed on to earth.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY

  • It is energy produced in an electric current caused by the movement of electrons.
  • Charging phones, plugging appliances, and lightning are some examples of electrical energy.

Types of Electrical Energy

  • Static Electricity
    • This kind of electrical energy is produced from friction.
    • Whenever there is an imbalance in the protons and electrons of an object, static electricity can occur.
  • Current Electricity
    • It is produced from an electrical charge in a current.
    • It occurs when electrons travel through a conductor.

NUCLEAR ENERGY

  • It is a kind of energy stored in the center core of an atom, the nucleus.
  • Nuclear energy can be released through nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.
  • During a nuclear fusion, atoms combine to create a larger atom, while in nuclear fission, the atoms split to form smaller ones.
  • This type of energy is usually found in nuclear weapons, space explorations, and nuclear plants.

ENERGY CONVERSION

  • When a form of energy is converted from one to another, the process is called energy conversion.
    • Examples:
      • The chemical energy from gas can turn into mechanical energy when it is loaded into the car.
      • The electrical energy used when plugging a lamp can be converted into light energy.
  • The chemical energy in food turns into mechanical energy when consumed and used by humans.
  • Electrical energy from lightning is converted into sound and light energy.
  • The light energy emitted from the sun can produce chemical energy for the photosynthesis of plants.

ENERGY FUN FACTS

  • There is five times more heat than the sun released in just one lightning bolt.
  • The earth can maintain power for a year through sixty minutes of solar energy.
  • A 60-watt bulb can light through 10 google searches.
  • It takes eight years, seven months, and six days for a yelling person to make enough sound energy to heat a cup of coffee.
  • The electricity of around 1,400 homes can be produced by a single wind turbine.
  • Every time the fridge is left open, there is higher power consumption and an increase in electricity bill.
  • Home appliances still consume energy when turned off, so they must be unplugged when not in use.
  • LEDs are energy savers.
  • More energy is saved when using a microwave instead of using an oven.
  • The most important source of energy is the sun.

Types of Energy Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Types of Energy across 31 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching about the Types of Energy which is a basic need that comes in different forms.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Types of Energy Facts
  • Release the Energy
  • What Is This Energy?
  • The Right Energy
  • Transforming Energy
  • Chemical Energy
  • Thermal Energy
  • Mechanical Energy
  • Radiant Energy
  • Electrical Energy
  • Nuclear Energy

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