Studied by 79 peopleEnergy
The ability to do work.
Light Energy
Energy that can be sensed by the eye.
Thermal/Heat Energy
Energy that causes a change in temperature.
Electrical Energy
Energy produced by a power source.
Mechanical Energy
Energy produced by a machine or moving part.
Sound Energy
Energy that travels as waves through the air or water and vibrates the ear drum upon contact.
Potential Energy
Energy is the stored energy an object has because of its position or state.
Kinetic Energy
Energy an object has due to its motion.
Chemical Energy
Energy that comes from atoms and molecules and how they interact.
Nuclear Energy
Energy stored inside an atom by the forces that hold together the nucleus of the atom.
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