Types of Energy

Chemical

energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules, released during chemical reactions.

Elastic potential

energy stored in stretched or compressed materials, such as springs or rubber bands.

Electrical

Energy that travels through electrical circuits such as conductors.

Gravitational potential

Energy stored in an object that has been raised to

a higher point.

Heat

Energy in the form of vibrating particles in solids, liquids

and gases; measured as the change in temperature of

an object.

Kinetic

Energy of motion, which any moving object has.

Light

Energy in the form of waves, emitted from a glowing

object.

Nuclear

Energy released from or stored in the nuclei of atoms.

Sound

Energy in the form of vibrating particles in water, air or

solids and transferred as waves.