1. Energy Energy Energy!

2. What is Energy??

3. O.k….so what does work mean?
What is Energy??
Scientific definition: Ability to do work
O.k….so what does work mean?

4. What is work???
Scientific definition: what happens when force is applied on an object and is moved a certain distance
Alright, what does this really mean to me??

5. Energy Makes change possible! No energy, no universe
Life on Earth, both human and wildlife, made possible due to energy
Mankind’s ability to convert from forms of energy allows for everything we have

6. Forms of Energy
There are many forms of energy, but there are two key forms
Potential energy : energy stored in objects
Kinetic energy : energy of objects in motion
All the other forms are either specific examples of potential or kinetic energy, or a mixture of the two

8. Forms of Energy Potential Energy Kinetic Energy
Energy stored in a object; due to the object itself or its position
Kinetic Energy
Energy of objects in motion (Objects being waves, electrons, molecules, substances etc.)

9. Forms of Energy-Types of Kinetic Energy
Radiant Energy
Energy from electromagnetic waves; visible light is an example
Magnetic Energy
Energy from a magnetic field
Electrical Energy
Energy of moving electrons

10. Forms of Energy-Types of Kinetic Energy
Thermal Energy
Energy of moving atoms, results in the temperature of a system
Acoustic Energy
Energy of vibrating objects; this
produces sound

11. Forms of Energy-Potential Energy
Chemical Energy
Energy contained in chemical bonds
Nuclear Energy
Energy contained in the nuclei of
atoms
Elastic Energy
Energy an object has due to stretching or compression

12. Law of Conservation of Energy Part of the 1st Law of Thermodynamics
“Energy can be neither created nor destroyed. However, energy can change forms, and energy can flow from one place to another.”
What does that mean?!?!

13. It means We never “loose” energy; it just changes form
The total energy in the universe remains constant
What are some transformations of energy we can think of?

15. Examples of the Transformation of Energy
Radiant Energy to Electrical Energy
Capturing the sun’s energy and converting it into electricity using solar panels

16. Examples of the Transformation of Energy
Kinetic Energy to Electrical Energy
Wind Generated Energy: Winds (kinetic energy) turns windmill blades, which spins a generator, converting kinetic energy into electricity (electrical energy)

17. Examples of the Transformation of Energy
Chemical Energy to Kinetic Energy
Car Engine: Fuel (diesel or gasoline; chemical energy) is burned, resulting in the movement of pistons (kinetic energy), running the engine and allowing the vehicle to move

18. Examples of the Transformation of Energy
Nuclear Energy to Thermal Energy
Nuclear Power Plant: Nuclear Fission (nuclear energy) of a fissile material releases large quantities of thermal energy, which is used to heat up water to produce steam.
Thermal Energy to Electrical Energy
Steam Generator: Water is heated up and is converted into steam (thermal energy), which is used to turn a turbine, creating electricity (electrical energy)

20. Examples of the Transformation of Energy
Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy to Electrical Energy
Hydroelectric Dam: Water is stored in a reservoir (potential energy) and is channeled into a penstock (kinetic energy), which turns a turbine, generating electricity (electrical energy)