Types of Energies
Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, & Conservation of Energy
Kinetic Energy
The energy possessed by a body because of its motion, equal to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.
Potential Energy
The energy of a particle or system of particles derived from position, or condition, rather than motion. A raised weight, coiled spring, or charged battery has potential energy.
Conservation of Energy
A principle stating that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant regardless of changes within the system.