- Heat energy → Sun, lava or fire emit this type of energy.
- Chemical energy → It is stored in food and fuels.
- Nuclear energy → It is the energy inside the nucleus of an atom.
- Light energy → Sun and lightnings emit this type of energy.
- Mechanical energy → It is associated with the motion and position of an object.
- Electrical energy → It is associated with the presence and motion of electrical charges.
2. Name the properties of the energy.
- Can be transferred
- Can be transformed
- Can be stored
- Is conserved
3. Identify the property of the energy that is used in each case.
- When riding your bike, you move your legs to move the pedals and then the bike. → Can be transferred
- When you eat to have energy for later. → Can be stored
- When you plug your TV cable into the socket. → Can be transferred
- When you turn on your car and it uses the fuel to move. → Can be transformed
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of forms of energy worksheet answer key.
