1. Kinetic Energy
1.1. Definition: The energy of motion.
1.1.1. Examples:Dropping a book, Rolling a ball.
1.1.1.1. My Def: The way the energy is moving.
2. Potential Energy
2.1. Definition: Energy that is stored as a result of position or shape.
2.1.1. Examples: Picking up a book, Pulling a string.
2.1.1.1. My Def: What ever way an objects is positioned or shaped it has energy.
3. Mechanical Energy
3.1. Definition: Energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects.
3.1.1. Examples: Trains, A person sprinting.
3.1.1.1. My Def: The energy and way objects move.
4. Thermal Energy
4.1. Definition: When an objects atoms move faster, its thermal energy increases and it gets warmer.
4.1.1. Examples: Rubbing your hands together, Fire.
4.1.1.1. My Def: The faster it moves the hotter it gets.
5. Chemical Energy
5.1. Definition: Energy stored in chemical bonds.
5.1.1. Examples: Burning wood, Burning coals
5.1.1.1. My Def: Energy is kept from being released in chemical bonds.
6. Electrical Energy
6.1. Definition: Energy associated with electrical charge.
6.1.1. Examples: CD player, Lightning
6.1.1.1. My Def: Electrical charge uses energy to work.
7. Electromagnetic Energy
7.1. Definition: A for of energy that travels through space in the form of waves.
7.1.1. Examples: X-Rays, Galaxy in space
7.1.1.1. My Def: Energy goes through space and creates waves.
8. Nuclear Energy
8.1. Definition: The energy stored in atomic nuclei.
8.1.1. Examples: Sun, Power plant
8.1.1.1. My Def:Atomic nuclei stores energy to make electricity.