Forms of energy

Forms of energy, Forces unit

Mechanical energy

→ Potential and kinetic

Energy possessed by objects that are affected by the force of gravity and frictional forces

Gravitational energy

→ Potential

Energy possessed by the force of gravity

(Applies to all objects on earth)

Radiant energy

→ Potential and kinetic

energy possessed by electric & magnetic fields

Electrical energy

→ Potential

Energy possessed by static charges

Thermal energy

→ Potential and kinetic

Energy possessed by randomly moving atoms and molecules

Hot = high

Cold = Low

Sound energy

→ potential and kinetic

energy possessed by large groups of oscillating atoms

Nuclear energy

→ Potential

energy possessed by protons & neutrons in nucleus

Elastic energy

→ potential

energy possessed by materials that has a force acted upon and goes back to original shape

Chemical energy

→ Potential

Energy associated with bonds in molecules

Law of conservation of energy

Energy cannot be made or destroyed, but is transferred.

Potential energy

energy something has because of its position/location

Kinetic energy

Energy formed by movement