EnergyEnergy““The The energyenergy of the mind is the essence of of the mind is the essence of

life”life”

Aristotle.Aristotle.

““If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of of energyenergy, frequency and vibration. , frequency and vibration.

Nikola TeslaNikola Tesla

The Nature of EnergyThe Nature of Energy Energy Energy – the ability to do work or cause a – the ability to do work or cause a

change.change. work is the transfer of energywork is the transfer of energy SI unit for energy is the same as the SI unit for work – JouleSI unit for energy is the same as the SI unit for work – Joule

Two main types of energy: Two main types of energy: Kinetic and PotentialKinetic and Potential Kinetic EnergyKinetic Energy: the energy of motion: the energy of motion Potential Energy: Potential Energy: Energy stored for use at a later timeEnergy stored for use at a later time

Calculating Kinetic Calculating Kinetic EnergyEnergy Kinetic EnergyKinetic Energy: the energy of motion: the energy of motion

The amount of kinetic energy depends on the objects The amount of kinetic energy depends on the objects mass mass and velocityand velocity

Energy is transferred during workEnergy is transferred during work The more work one does on an object…The more work one does on an object… The more energy one imparts on the objectThe more energy one imparts on the object

Kinetic energy Kinetic energy = = Mass x VelocityMass x Velocity22

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When mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubledWhen mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubled

When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!

What’s the Kinetic What’s the Kinetic Energy?Energy?

What is the Kinetic Energy (in Joules) of an object with a mass of 10 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s?What is the Kinetic Energy (in Joules) of an object with a mass of 10 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s?

When mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is When mass is doubled; Kinetic Energy is doubleddoubled

When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is When velocity is doubled; Kinetic Energy is quadrupled!!quadrupled!!

Potential Energy:Potential Energy: Energy stored for use at a later timeEnergy stored for use at a later time 2 Types:2 Types:

Elastic Potential EnergyElastic Potential Energy:: Energy stored in springs, bow and arrow, stretched elastic or rubber Energy stored in springs, bow and arrow, stretched elastic or rubber

bands.bands. Associated w/ objects that can be stretched or compressed.Associated w/ objects that can be stretched or compressed.

Gravitational Potential EnergyGravitational Potential Energy:: Height Height and and weight weight dependant (notice its weight, NOT mass!)dependant (notice its weight, NOT mass!) GPE = work done to lift and object to a heightGPE = work done to lift and object to a height GPE = Weight x Height GPE = Weight x Height (remember that weight = mass x 9.8 m/s2)(remember that weight = mass x 9.8 m/s2) GPE = mass x 9.8 m/s2 x HeightGPE = mass x 9.8 m/s2 x Height

GPE = 100 N x 300 m = 30,000 Nm = 30,000 Joules

Different Forms of Different Forms of EnergyEnergy 6 different types6 different types::

MechanicalMechanical Thermal EnergyThermal Energy Chemical EnergyChemical Energy Electrical EnergyElectrical Energy Electromagnetic EnergyElectromagnetic Energy Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy

Mechanical EnergyMechanical Energy The energy associated with the motion (kinetic) or position The energy associated with the motion (kinetic) or position

of an object (potential)of an object (potential) Kinetic Energy Kinetic Energy exists whenever an object which has exists whenever an object which has

mass is in motion with some velocity. Everything you mass is in motion with some velocity. Everything you see moving about has kinetic energy.see moving about has kinetic energy.

Potential Energy Potential Energy exists whenever an object which has exists whenever an object which has mass has a position within a force field. The most mass has a position within a force field. The most everyday example of this is the position of objects in everyday example of this is the position of objects in the earth's gravitational field.the earth's gravitational field.

GPE = Weight

x Height

Thermal EnergyThermal Energy Thermal energy of an object is the total energy of Thermal energy of an object is the total energy of

movement of the particles (atoms and molecules) in an movement of the particles (atoms and molecules) in an object. As thermal energy object. As thermal energy increasesincreases, the particles , the particles increase in speed increase in speed and the thermal energy and the thermal energy (temperature) of the object (temperature) of the object increasesincreases..

Thermal Thermal energyenergy

properties properties

The moving internal particles of matter produce thermal energy The moving internal particles of matter produce thermal energy ((heatheat) which is transmitted by ) which is transmitted by conduction (conduction (physical contact of physical contact of mattermatter)) or radiation (movement through a fluid like air or water). or radiation (movement through a fluid like air or water).

ConvectionConvection is a cycle where thermal energy moves from a higher is a cycle where thermal energy moves from a higher to a lower thermal state and back again (usually in a fluid like air to a lower thermal state and back again (usually in a fluid like air or water)or water)

Thermal energy can be produced by Thermal energy can be produced by friction. (friction. (movement of close movement of close surfaces, causing molecular attractions, exciting movement of surfaces, causing molecular attractions, exciting movement of particles.)particles.)

Thermal energy changes (Thermal energy changes (temperaturetemperature changes) can cause changes) can cause changes in changes in phasephase (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) of any form of matter. (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) of any form of matter.

Mechanical systems “lose” energy by transferring mechanical to Mechanical systems “lose” energy by transferring mechanical to thermal energy as heat loss to the environment.thermal energy as heat loss to the environment.

Chemical EnergyChemical Energy The energy stored in chemical bonds between The energy stored in chemical bonds between

atoms The potential energy stored in compounds.atoms The potential energy stored in compounds.

Electrical EnergyElectrical Energy Moving electrical charges. Electricity!! (flow of Moving electrical charges. Electricity!! (flow of

electrons)electrons)

Electromagnetic energyElectromagnetic energy Travels in waves, associated w/ light, infrared, ultraviolet, Travels in waves, associated w/ light, infrared, ultraviolet,

microwaves, x-rays, etcmicrowaves, x-rays, etc Longer wavelength yields low frequency & low energyLonger wavelength yields low frequency & low energy Shorter wavelength yield high frequency & high energyShorter wavelength yield high frequency & high energy

Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy Associated w/ the fusion or fission of nuclear atoms.Associated w/ the fusion or fission of nuclear atoms.

The fusion of hydrogen into helium fuels the power of the sun

Energy Energy ConversioConversio

nnEnergy can be converted from one form to another in various ways.

Energy Conversion and Energy Conversion and ConservationConservation

Most forms of Most forms of energy can be converted from one type to energy can be converted from one type to anotheranother..

Law of the Conservation of Energy - Law of the Conservation of Energy - states that energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. cannot be created or destroyed. It simply changes from one It simply changes from one form into another.form into another.

Einstein’s theory of Relativity - Einstein’s theory of Relativity - E = mcE = mc22

a small amount of mass can be changed directly into a a small amount of mass can be changed directly into a tremendous amount of energytremendous amount of energy

E = E = the energy producedthe energy produced m = m = the mass being convertedthe mass being converted c = c = the speed of light (186,000 miles/second)the speed of light (186,000 miles/second)