forms of energy

Joule

Metric unit for measuring energy output.

Kinetic energy

Energy of motion ( Waves, electrons, atoms/molecules and objects.)

Thermal

Movement (vibration) of atoms and molecules in a substance also known as heat.

Electrical

Movement of electrons

Radiant

movement of electromagnetic waves ( including light) though space or air.

Mechanical

Movement of objects or substances from one place to another.

Sound

Movement of compression wave through a solid liquid or gas.

Potential energy

Stored energy and the energy of position

Chemical

Energy stored in bonds holding molecules together (example: food and fuel)

Elastic

Energy stored in an object by applying force that changes its shape (example: nuclear bombs, fission reactions in the sun.)

Gravitational

Energy an object has because of its position relative to earths surface.

Evergy conversions

When one form of energy changes into another form.

Energy transfer

When energy moves from one object to another. Examples Dominos falling, the game poo, bowling.