Forms of Energy

Question 1

What are the different types of energy?
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Tip: Use “MRCENT” to remember.

Answer 1

1. Mechanical Energy
2. Radiant Energy
3. Chemical Energy
   4.Electrical Energy
4. Nuclear Energy
5. Thermal Energy

Question 2

What is the definition of Mechanical Energy?

Answer 2

Energy in motion

Question 3

What is the definition of Radiant Energy?

Answer 3

Anything that produces a form of light energy.

Question 4

What is the definition of Chemical Energy?

Answer 4

Energy that is stored

Question 5

What is the definition of Electrical Energy?

Answer 5

Anything that needs to be plugged into an outlet

Question 6

What is the definition of Nuclear Energy?

Answer 6

Breaking down of an atom through the process of fusion
or fission.

Question 7

What is the definition of Thermal Energy?

Answer 7

A form of energy that produced heat.

Question 8

A cook heats a meal in a microwave oven. What energy transformations occur between the microwave oven and the meal?

Answer 8

Electrical energy→ electromagnetic energy→ thermal energy

Question 9

A battery powers an alarm in a toy. Which is an energy transformation that takes place in this device?

Answer 9

chemical to electrical to sound

Question 10

What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis when the plant converts sun energy into sugar and oxygen?

Answer 10

Light to chemical

Question 11

Which energy transformation happens when the blades are spinning as shown?

Answer 11

Mechanical to electrical