Forms of Energy

radiant energy

energy carried by light and other types electromagnetic energy.

electric energy

energy due to a flow of current through a conductor

chemical energy

the energy stored in the bonds of compounds that is released during reactions.

Elastic energy

energy stored in an object when its stretched or compressed

nuclear energy

energy released when atoms split(fission) or join together (fusion)

Gravitational energy

energy of an object due to its low position compared to a high position

Kinetic energy

energy of objects or substances from one place to another (motion)

sound energy

the movement of energy through substances (medium) in longitudinal waves

potential

Stored energy (position, gravitational and chemical, elastic)

kinetic

Motion: the motion of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules and substances

Chemical Energy

This type of energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

Chemical Energy

When chemical compounds are broken up they release this type of energy as heat, light motion and sound.

Chemical Energy

the energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules

Thermal energy

energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its atoms or molecules

electric energy

lightening is an example of this type of energy

electrical energy

the movement of electrons

Radiant energy

includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays, and radio waves

nuclear energy

this energy can be released when nuclei are combined or split apart

Chemical Energy

Biomass, petroleum, natural gas, propane and batteries examples of this type of energy

thermal energy

the vibration and movement of atoms and molecules within substances, Geothermal energy is an example heat energy

thermal energy

internal energy in substances- the vibration and movement of atoms and molecules within substances

stored elastic energy

compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are examples of

radiant energy

includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays and radio waves

sounds energy

created when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate.

Sound energy

when a force causes a substance to vibrate