Forms of Energy

The ability to do work

The energy of motion

When an object is moving.

When an object is sitting still.

meters (m)

kilograms (kg)

joules (J)

time in seconds (s)

movement of particles in an object

the ability to do work

stored energy

the energy of motion

Swinging a hammer.

A bicyclist pedaling up a hill.

Sitting in a tree.

The wind blowing through your hair.

A bowling ball sitting on the rack.

The energy of motion.

The energy from the movement of the particles in an object.

The energy from a vibrating object

The energy an object has because of its position (stored energy).

The chemical bonds in sugar.

A baseball thrown to second base.

An archer with his bow drawn.

A bowling ball rolling down the alley.

Sitting at the top of a hill.

True

False

Potential

Kinetic

True

False

Kinetic

Potential