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How Does Electricity Work?
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We use electricity every day for (nearly) everything. From charging our cell phone to enjoying a hot bath to watching our favorite sitcoms on TV โ electricity is practically everywhere. However, most of us probably couldn’t clearly answer the question, “How does electricity work?“ย In this article, we’ll give you a clear understanding of what…
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An Introduction to Potential Energy: What is Potential Energy?
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Summary: Potential energy is the energy an object stores when it’s stagnant. It is released when the object changes position, state, or arrangement. We provide a range of examples, discuss the three types of potential energy, and explain potential energyโs connection to renewable energy.ย The discussion about alternative sources of energy has suddenly taken center…
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Understanding Geothermal Energy
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Geothermal energy couldnโt have a more fitting name. A combination of the words โgeoโ (earth) and โthermalโ (heat), it quite literally means heat energy from the earth.ย Although this form of energy is geographically dependent, recent technological advancements and modern geothermal systems are allowing this renewable energy resource to become available in different parts of…
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Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy Explained
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Quick summary: Kinetic and potential energy are inseparably linked. Here, we provide a definition for each type of energy, along with examples, and explain the relationship between the two. On the surface, energy is a fascinating subject in physics that can be difficult to wrap our heads around. Scientists tell us energy can neither be…
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Wind Energy: Everything You Should Know
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How does wind energy work? Is it cost-effective? Does it really help the environment? Read on as we answer these questions by doing a deep dive into wind energy and the important role that it plays in our world.
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Electricity for Kids: Learning about Currents, Static, and Electrical Safety
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Kids are exposed to electricity long before they even realize what it is. Think about kidsโ cartoons. The characters are often represented as having an idea when a lightbulb image appears above their head, or characters take cover during a lightning storm. While these are some more obvious examples of kids being exposed to the…
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