Samuel Du. Pont 2009 What is Energy? �Energy is. . The ability to do work
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 Are there different types of energy? �Light �Electrical �Heat �Sound �Motion � Chemical
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 I see the Light! �Example of Light Energy: The Sun � Question? � Does the sun also have another form of energy? � HEAT! Fun Fact: Plants use light energy to grow!
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 Is it getting Hot in here? �Example of Heat Energy: �Burning (Fire) � Combustion is another word for Burn Question: What kind of “Work” can heat do for us? Cooking Keep us Warm
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 Sounds like energy to me �Example of Sound Energy: Did you know: Sound energy can break things like glass Music
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 Now this is Electric! �Example of Electrical Energy We use Electrical energy everyday! Lighting
Let’s Get Chemical � Many things have energy “built” into them Do you know why? Because they all have Chemical Energy!
Samuel Du. Pont 2009 How can Energy move me? �Example of Motion Energy: Energy of Motion is Everywhere! Moves us around Windmill Build things
Let’s Get Mechanical! �Energy of Motion = Mechanical Energy When something is moving (changing position)