Forms of Energy
By Abby
Kinetic Energy
Definition: energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
Example: a person walking and a thrown baseball.
Heat Energy
Definition: Heat energy is the result of the movement of tiny particles called atoms, molecules or ions in solids, liquids and gases.
Examples: fresh cup of coffee and fire
Light Energy
Definition: light energy is defined as how nature moves energy at an extremely rapid rate, and it makes up about 99% of the body's atoms and cells.
Examples: the sun and a torch.
Sound Energy
Definition: Sound energy is a form of energy associated with the vibration or disturbance of matter.
Examples: an airconditioning and a balloon popping.
Electrical Energy
Definition: electrical energy is defined as an energy charge that lets work be accomplished.
Examples: a lamp and a toaster.
Gravitational Potential Energy
Definition: gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.
Examples: dropping a ball and lifting a ball.
Elastic Potential Energy
Definition: elastic potential energy is potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object, such as the stretching of a spring.
Examples: a slinky and an elastic band.
Chemical Energy
Definition: chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.
Examples: a battery and petroleum.
Nuclear Energy
Defintion: the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
Examples: fission reaction and fusion reaction.