Concept 2 Conservation of Energy

Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy can never be created nor destroyed, only changes shape

Radiant

Light that comes from sun and lightbulbs; used to see and as power source

Radiant

solar energy

Radiant

light energy

Thermal

heat that comes from fire, sun, etc. used to heat objects

Electrical

comes from outlets and power plants; used to power electrical devices

Sound

comes from a variety of sources; used for communication

Nuclear

comes from releasing energy from the nucleus of an atom; used in nuclear power plants

Electromagnetic

form of energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves that can travel through space

Electromagnetic

cell phones, radio, satellite

Mechanical

total amount of kinetic and potential energy in a system