Types of Energy

magnetic potential energy

Energy stored within magnetic fields that can be seen in the attraction or repulsion of objects

gravitational potential energy

Energy stored by objects due to their position above Earth's surface.

kinetic energy

The energy an object has due to its motion

chemical potential energy

The energy stored in the chemical bonds of a substance (fuels, foods and batteries)

electrical energy

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

heat energy

Thermal energy

light energy

A radiant energy that can be seen by the naked eye

sound energy

Energy caused by an object's vibrations

elastic potential energy

Energy stored by something that can stretch or compress

nuclear potential energy

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

potential energy

Stored energy

conduction

Form of heat transfer where heat energy is directly transferred between molecules through particle collisions or direct contact.

Convection

Process by which, in a fluid being heated, the warmer part of the mass will rise and the cooler portions will sink.

Radiation

The transfer of (heat) energy by waves