Forms of Energy (energy/ˈɛnədʒi/ - The property of matter and radiation which is manifest as a capacity to perform work - Oxford Dictionary) Aim: To distinguish between forms of energy and sources of energy; and to classify the different forms of energy. Keywords: Kinetic, Potential. Focus Question: This week we consider the key question "What is Energy?" “Energy is the ability to do work.” Energy is the property that all matter has that allows it to have an impact on its surroundings. This can mean pushing an object, releasing heat into the environment or creating sound waves for example. Energy can be classified according to its properties, however all energy comes from a source being an object that originally contained the energy. Energy can be classified as either forms of energy or sources of energy. Sources: Sources of energy are where we get the energy from, and include:
Energy can be classified as either kinetic or potential. Kinetic energy is that energy associated with the movement of particles. Potential energy represents an object with the ‘potential’ to release energy. Kinetic and Potential energy can then be further classified into sub-categories such as those outlined in the table below: Lesson Summary:
Learnt about energy and the sources and forms of energy. Established the basic form and outline of our blog updates. Discussed and worked out our roles.
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