Energy

Energy

Take a look at how energy is defined and learn how you can calculate several types of energy. You will learn the definition of energy along with the different types of energy. Knowing about each type will help you to remember the equations for potential and kinetic energy. Click the player to begin.

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Take a look fueleconomy.gov to learn more about advanced technologies and energy efficiency.

 

 

Energy Practice

In this interactivity, you will have a chance to identify the primary types of energy being transferred in certain situations. Click the player to get started.

 

 

Energy Transformations Practice

Now that you are familiar with work and power, try to work out the following problems on energy transformations. Remember to keep your work well organized. Be sure to try each problem on your own prior to checking its solution, since this is not a graded exercise. After typing your answer in the space provided in each slide, click submit. Click the player to get started.

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