Electrical Energy

Science, Grade 5

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Electrical Energy © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-4381 Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. What is Electrical Energy? Electrical energy is kinetic energy that comes from electric current. Any appliance or device that is plugged into an electrical outlet uses electricity. Electrical energy changes to other forms of energy, like light, when the switch is turned on. heat sound heat sound A radio transforms electrical energy to sound. A stove transforms electrical energy to heat energy. motion / noise light electrical outlet electrical current solar panels wind turbines Where does electricity come from? Electrical energy can be created from a variety of sources including fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, and renewable resources, such as wind and the Sun.
© Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-4381 Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. Pause & Review Electrical energy can change to other forms of energy. Identify the new forms of energy: heat, light, noise, or motion. Some may have 2 forms of energy. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ Electrical Energy