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VARIOUS FORMS OF ENERGY

Light energy Kinetic energy Potential energy gravitational & elastic potential energy Sound energy Heat energy Electrical energy Chemical energy Nuclear energy

SOURCES OF ENERGY
1) Fossil fuels such as petroleum,natural gas & coal 2) water in mountain areas to generate hydroelectrical energy 3) heat from inside the Earth geothermal energy 4) wind to generate electricity 5) waves to generate electricity 6) animal & plant materials known as biomass fuels 7) radioactive metals to produce nuclear energy 8) the sun the primary source of energy - main source of heat & light energy

LOOK AT FIGURE 6.2 PAGE 88


The relationship between various sources of energy and the sun

ENERGY CHANGE
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. But energy can change from one form into another. Energy converter = a machine that can change energy from one form into another.

Examples
A dynamo kinetic energy Radio electrical energy Plants light energy Hair dryer electrical energy Fan electrical energy electrical energy sound energy chemical energy heat energy kinetic energy

LOOK AT SOME EXAMPLES ON PAGE 90 -91

RENEWABLE & NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY


Renewable energy sources = energy sources that can be replaced when they have been used ( will not used up).

Non-renewable energy sources =energy sources that cannot be replaced ( finally will be used up).

Energy sources on Earth

Renewable energy sources

Non-renewable energy sources

-Wind -Geothermal -Sun ( solar energy) -Waves -Biomass -water

-Petroleum -Natural gas -Coal -Uranium -plutonium

Why do we need to conserve energy?


Because non-renewable energy sources are limited & will be finally used up completely.

How can we help to conserve energy?


Develop more efficient engines or motor vehicles & machines. Make sure engines of vehicles & machines are serviced regularly and in a good condition. Switch off electrical appliances when not in use. Use fluorescent lamps which are more energy efficient instead of filament lamps.

The Importance of Conserving Energy Sources


To make sure these energy sources are still around for future generations to us. Use & manage energy sources by: - Practice car-pooling / use public transport - switch off electrical appliances when not in use. - Turn off water tap when not in use. - Practise recycling & reuse of materials.

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