Forms of Energy

Learn about matter and energy! Classify examples into 6 types of energy.

#1) Which of the following is the best definition of matter? Matter is anything that has mass and volume (takes up space.) Matter is the ability to to do work and cause change. Matter is the amount of matter in an object. Matter is the amount of space an object takes up. #2) Which of the following is the best definition of energy? Energy is anything that has mass and volume (takes up space.) Energy is the ability to to do work and cause change. Energy is the amount of matter in an object. Energy is the amount of space an object takes up. #3) Everything in the universe is made up of either matter or energy. Sort the information and examples into either "matter" or "energy." Choose 3 in each category Matter Made up of atoms Has mass and volume Oven Energy Describes the movement of atoms Heat Does not have mass or volume #4) Sort the definitions. Mechanical movement or motion Radiant (heat light) light / electromagnetic spectrum Chemical Fuel and food are stored forms Electrical movement of electrons Nuclear stored in atomic nuclei Thermal Random motion of particles #5) Sort the examples. There are two (2) for each. Mechanical car driving spinning turbine Radiant light from a flashlight light from the sun Chemical food battery Electrical moving of electrons in a circuit Static shock or lightning Nuclear fusion fission Thermal heat coming off of a stove chill coming from the refrigerator