Forms of Energy

1. Potential Energy

1.1. Book Definition: energy that is stored as a result of a position or shape

1.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy that has the potential to move because of it's shape or position

1.3. Examples: a golf ball on a tee, a boulder on a mountain

2. Mechanical Energy

2.1. Book Definition: energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects

2.2. Definition In Our Own Words: evergy associated with both kinetic and potential energy

2.3. Examples: a speeding train,, sprinting athlete

3. Thermal Energy

3.1. Book Definition: the total potential and kinetic energy related to the motion of all the microscopic particles in a object

3.2. Definition In Our Own Words: the total energy of the entire object

3.3. Examples: fast working machine, accelerating car

4. Chemical Energy

4.1. Book Definition: the energy stored in chemical bonds

4.2. Definition In Our Own Words: when energy from chemical bond break and are released

4.3. Examples: gasoline, coal

5. Electrical Energy

5.1. Book Definition: the energy associated with electric chargers

5.2. Definition In Our Own Words: the energy found in elecricity

5.3. Examples: lightning, phone, any electronic device

6. Electromagnetic Energy

6.1. Book Definition: form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves

6.2. Definition In Our Own Words: a type of energy that flows through space

6.3. Examples: light, sound, x-rays

7. Nuclear Energy

7.1. Book Definition: the energy stored in atomic nuclei

7.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom

7.3. Examples: the heat and light of the sun, nuclear power plant

8. Kinetic Energy

8.1. Book Definition: the energy of motion

8.2. Definition In Our Own Words: energy of motion that changes due to mass and speed

8.3. Examples: a moving car, someone walking down the street