Forms of Energy
by Monae Knox
1. Thermal Energy
1.1. Definition: The total potential and Kinetic energy related to the motion of all the microscopic particles in an object.
1.1.1. Examples:
1.1.2. Molten Metal
1.1.3. Ice
1.2. My Definition: the total energy in the particles in an object.
2. Chemical Energy
2.1. Definition: The energy stored in chemical bonds.
2.1.1. Examples:
2.1.2. Wood
2.1.3. Gas
2.2. My Definition: The energy that chemical bonds store.
3. Electromagnetic Energy
3.1. Definition: A form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves.
3.1.1. Examples:
3.1.2. The Sun
3.1.3. The Moon
3.2. My Definition: Energy that changes electric and magnetic fields.
4. Electrical Energy
4.1. Definition: The energy associated with electric changes.
4.1.1. Examples:
4.1.2. Toaster
4.1.3. Phone Charger
4.2. My Definition: energy that changes electric and magnetic fields.
5. Potential Energy
5.1. Definition: Energy that is stored because of position or shape.
5.1.1. Examples:
5.1.2. Plucking the strings on a cello
5.1.3. Pulling back a bow string
5.2. My Definition: The energy from changing the shape of something.
6. Mechanical Energy
6.1. Definition: The energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects
6.1.1. Examples:
6.1.2. Sprinting Athleats
6.1.3. Bouncing Balls
6.2. My Definition: The energy from speed and shape of everyday objects.
7. Nuclear Energy
7.1. Definition: The energy from atomic nuclei
7.1.1. Examples:
7.1.2. Power Plant
7.1.3. Atomic bomb
7.2. My Definition: the energy to form a nuclei.
8. Kinetic Energy
8.1. Definition: The energy of motion.
8.1.1. Examples:
8.1.2. (KE) = 1/2 mv 2
8.1.3. 8lbs cat runs 1mph