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Mo9-L3b: What are the Different Forms of Energy?

Seismic energy can destroy buildings and roads. Radio waves, light waves, and microwaves are all
electromagnetic waves.

Electromagnetic waves are electric and magnetic
waves that move perpendicular to each other.

Some electromagnetic waves can travel through Key Concept
solids, liquids, gases, and vacuums. What are the Different Forms of Energy?

What are some different forms of energy?
Electric Field

Magnetic Wavelength =
Field

Direction
The energy carried by electromagnetic waves is Key Concept
radiant energy.
What are the Different Forms of Energy?
The Sun’s energy is transmitted to Earth by
electromagnetic waves. How is radiant energy used?

SUMMARY
What are the Different Forms of Energy?
There are different forms of energy, including solar energy.
Nuclear fuel pellets contain potential energy that is stored in the nuclei of atoms.

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