Forms of Energy

chemical energy

energy stored in matter that can be released by a chemical reaction

conduction

the direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is in contact with (touching)

electrical energy

energy caused by the movement of electric charges

energy

the ability to cause changes in matter

heat

the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures

kinetic energy

the energy an object it has due to its motion

mechanical energy

the total energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects

potential energy

the energy an object has because of its position or condition

temperature

a measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance (hot or cold)

thermal energy

the total kinetic energy of motion in the particles of a substance (heat energy)