Lesson 10: Introduction — Forms of Energy
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Lesson 10: Forms of Energy
Lesson 10: Forms of Energy
In this first lesson on forms of energy, you will be introduced to the various forms of energy, including thermal, mechanical, electrical, sound, light, and chemical. You will also learn how energy can take different forms and examine how this change happens. Finally, you will learn about how technology has made energy more efficient.
In this lesson, you will:
- understand what energy is
- understand the various forms of energy
- learn about the ways in which energy can be changed from one form to another
- learn about the law of conservation of energy and the concept of energy efficiency
Key terms for this lesson:
- chemical energy
- electrical energy
- energy conversion
- kinetic energy
- light energy
- mechanical energy
- potential energy
- sound energy
- thermal energy