Energy Types

Gravitational Potential Energy

energy stored due to the height and mass of an object

Chemical Potential Energy

Stored un bonds between atoms. Energy stored in batteries, food and liquid

Elastic Potential Energy

energy stored when an object is stretched or compressed

Electrical Kinetic Energy

The movement of electrons. Ex: lightning and current in appliances

Radiant/ light Kinetic Energy

The energy of light waves, microwaves, radio waves, etc.

Thermal Kinetic Energy

Vibration and movement of molecules. also known as heat

Mechanical Kinetic Energy

Energy of an object in motion

Nuclear Potential Energy

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom - released during fission or fusion

Sound Kinetic Energy

Energy due to vibration of a medium resulting in a noise.

potential energy

stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object (stored).

kinetic energy

energy of motion that depend on an objects mass and speed

endothermic reaction

A reaction in which energy is absorbed

exothermic reaction

A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat

Law of Conservation of Energy

the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another