Simple Machines and Energy

Chemical energy

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical objects

Nuclear energy

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom that is released during a nuclear fission

Gravitational energy

The energy stored in an object due to its height above the earth

Elastic energy

When objects can be moved into various shapes

Magnetic energy

Energy stored within magnetic fields

Mechanical energy

Energy used from the motion and position of an object

Radiant energy

Energy that travels through electromagnetic waves

Thermal Energy

Energy from heat found in hot objects

Sound energy

Energy carried through sound waves

Electrical energy

Energy from the movement of electrons