Exploring the Five Main Types of Energy

This video tutorial by Mr. Lara introduces the concept of energy and its ability to do work. It covers five types of energy: mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound. Each type is explained with examples, such as bicycles for mechanical energy, cell phones for electrical energy, photosynthesis for light energy, cooking for thermal energy, and car horns for sound energy. The video concludes with a review of these energy types, using the acronym MOUNT to help remember them.

What is the ability of energy?

• To do work

• To create matter

• To generate sound

• To produce light

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Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

• A car horn

• A light bulb

• A cell phone

• A rotating fan

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What type of energy is associated with the flow of electrons?

• Sound energy

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Thermal energy

Which device uses electrical energy?

• A bicycle

• A computer

• A fire alarm

• A laser

What type of energy can be sensed by our eyes?

• Thermal energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

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How do plants use light energy?

• To produce heat

• To create sound

• To convert sunlight into food

• To generate electricity

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What is thermal energy measured by?

• A sound meter

• A barometer

• A thermometer

• A voltmeter

Which of the following involves thermal energy?

• A cell phone

• A rotating fan

• A speaker

• Cooking food

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What type of energy travels as waves through air and water?

• Sound energy

• Light energy

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

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Which of the following is a use of sound energy?

• A light bulb

• A thermometer

• A fire alarm

• A solar panel

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