Science

Kinetic energy

Energy of motion

What is potential energy?

Energy stored due to an object's position or arrangement.

What is thermal energy?

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

What is mechanical energy?

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

What is electrical energy?

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

What is chemical energy?

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

What is nuclear energy?

Energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission and fusion.

What is renewable energy?

Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, like solar and wind.

What is non-renewable energy?

Energy from sources that can be depleted, such as fossil fuels.

What is energy conservation?

The practice of reducing energy use to save resources.

What is a power plant?

A facility where energy is produced, usually from converting natural resources.