Forms of Energy
By Kate Bell
Gravitational Potential Energy
Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.
Example 1: a bird or plane in the sky
Example 2: a parachutist
Kinetic Energy
Energy which a body possesses virtue of being in motion.
Example 1: A person walking
Example 2: A thrown baseball
Sound Energy
A form of energy associated with the vibration or disturbance of matters.
Example 1: Radio
Example 2: Voice
Heat Energy
The result of the movement of tiny particles called atoms, molecules or irons in solids, liquid and gasses.
Example 1: Fire
Example 2: Sun
Nuclear Energy
The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
Example 1: Sparkler
Example 2: Bomb
Chemical Energy
It is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds (atoms and molecules).
Example 1: Batteries
Example 2: Pertoleum
Electrical Energy
An electric charge that lets work be accomplished.
Example 1: lightening
Example 2: solar cells
Elastic Potential Energy
It is potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object, such as the stretching of a spring.
Example 1: Rubber Band
Example 2: trampolines
Light Energy
Nature moves energy at an extremely rapid rate
Example 1: Sun
Example 2: Light Balb