Types of Energy

Mechanical Energy

The sum of energy associated with the motion & position in a system of objects.

Radiant Energy

energy carried by electromagnetic waves

Sound Energy

energy carried by sound waves

Chemical Energy

A form of potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds between atoms.

Potential Energy

stored energy due to the interactions between objects or particles; energy of position

Thermal Energy (Heat)

sum of kinetic and potential energy of the particles that make up an object

Electrical Energy

energy made available through the flow of an electric current which is created by the movement of electrons

Nuclear Energy

The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

Gravitational Energy

potential energy that an object has because of its position above a surface

Kinetic Energy

the energy an object has due to its motion

Elastic Energy

energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed.

Energy

The ability to do work or cause change

your nervous system, batteries, television, microwave oven

electrical energy

X-rays, radio waves, sunlight, ultraviolet rays

radiant energy

cold packs, food you eat, propane gas burned with grill

chemical energy

slingshot, rubber band, spring

elastic energy

weight lifted above your head, piston in an engine

mechanical energy

atoms splitting, uranium power plant

nuclear energy

hot cup of coffee, rubbing your hands together, burner on a stove

thermal energy

a balloon popping, insects buzzing, a buzzer going off

sound energy

book on a shelf, pen being held above your head, stuff that hasn't fallen yet

gravitational energy

kinetic and potential energy

mechanical, thermal

type of kinetic energy

electrical

types of potential energy

gravitational, elastic, chemical, nuclear

energy carried by waves

sound, radiant