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Energy
Main Topic
Types Forms sub-headings
Transformations
potential kinetic electrical
mechanical chemical
key concepts
electrical → mechanical
mechanical → electrical
chemical → electrical
energy of
position
energy of
motion
energy of
moving
electrons
energy of
moving
parts
energy of
chemical
bonds
definitions
ex. roller coaster at
the top of a hill has
potential energy
ex. roller coaster at
the bottom of a hill has
kinetic energy
ex. cell phone
charger uses
electricity
ex. bicycle
has moving
parts
ex. food
contains
chemical
energy
examples - should include explanation
ex. a motor
converts
electrical energy
to mechanical
ex. a generator
converts
mechanical energy
to electrical
ex. a battery
converts
chemical energy
to electrical