Alternative+Energy

﻿Alternative Energy Energy is the ability to do work, to produce movement, heat and light. It is part of our everyday activities and living, and can occur in many forms. Energy sources include; fossil fuels- coal, oil, nuclear and natural gas, biomass energy, solar power, wind energy, geothermal energy and hydroelectric power.
 * Types of Energy:**
 * Mechanical- motion involved (eg. car moving)
 * Thermal- heat we can feel and see (eg. sun)
 * Light- sun for radiant heat and light, indirect in the form of photosynthesis in plants adn direct in the form of a solar cell
 * Chemical- energy of living things (eg. fossil fuels)
 * Electrical- movement of electrons, limitless use (eg. lightbulbs)
 * Nuclear- involves changing matter, reaction between atom, complex and sometimes dangerous