Forms of energy
By Indi Kuhaupt
Gravitational Potential Energy
Definition - Gravitational potential energy is energy an object has because of its position in the gravitational field.
Example (2) - dropping a pencil, going down a slide
Me dropping pencil
Kinetic Energy
Definition - The energy of moving objects.
Example (2) - running, pigeons flying
Someone running at pigeons
Sound energy
Definition - Energy that air has when it's vibrating.
Example (2) - when you talk, music
Heat Energy
Definition - comes from the sun, flames and chemical reactions.
Example (2) - fire, the sun.
Nuclear Energy
Definition - energy stored inside the small particles that make up all matter.
Example (2) - nuclear power plant, nuclear bomb.
Chemical Energy
Definition - energy stored in substances.
Example - batteries
Light Energy
Definition - energy from light
Examples - solar panels
Electrical Energy
Definition - energy from electric potential energy.
Examples - household electrical appliances, lightning
Lightning (a 30 second film)