Types of Energy by Leo, Alex, Matilda, Jarrod, Tara.P, Flynn, Millie, Sophia, Zach and Henry.

1. Gravitational

1.1. Potential energy relative to the objects position above earth

1.2. Released when it drops, as gravity brings it down and the higher the object is, the more energy it possesses

2. Chemical

2.1. Potential energy, meaning that it is stored and can be released later

2.2. The energy is the potential of chemicals to go through a chemical reaction to become usable energy. Food goes through the process of digestion, turning the potential energy into kinetic. Combustion turns fuel into heat and light energy, changing it from potential to kinetic energy

3. Radiant

3.1. Radiant energy is energy that is contained in electromagnetic waves.

3.2. The electromagnetic waves include visible light, infrared, radio waves, ultraviolet and microwaves. Thermal energy, or heat energy.

3.3. Radiant energy is able to travel through space.

3.4. The Sun produces a lot of radiant energy which is transmitted to Earth as light.

4. Potential

4.1. definition: potential energy is the energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

4.2. Potential energy is essentially what it sounds like, though there are a few intricacies involved. The actual potential energy of an object depends on its position relative to other objects.

4.3. A brick has more potential energy suspended off of a two-story building than it does resting on the ground. That's because the brick's relative position to the Earth gives it more energy.

4.4. A large sandstone boulder rests precariously over a steep slope. The boulder has potential energy relative to the slope, as it appears to be ready to fall at any moment and slide hundreds of feet into the valley below.

5. Electrical

5.1. What is it? Electrical energy is better known as electricity, electricity is energy from using potential and kinetic energy to gather electrons. When the electric charge is gathered by the charged particles whilst it is conducted through wire to.

5.2. Modern examples: The world is filled with examples of electrical energy, for example an electric stove, lamp, heater, tv, xbox, fan or any other appliances in your house.

5.3. How does it work? Electrical energy is gathered via potential and kinetic energy. The electrical charge created by potential and kinetic energy is carried through wire to power whatever they are connected to.

6. Kinetic

6.1. Kinetic energy is the energy transferred or ‘generated’ when force is applied to a mass. The amount of kinetic energy depends on many variables.

6.2. Everday Examples

6.2.1. Walking

6.2.2. waving

6.2.3. talking

6.2.4. picking something up

6.2.5. Pushing

6.2.6. Driving

6.3. Everything has kinetic energy as kinetic energy is ‘generated’ by the movement of matter or when some form of force is applied (this can even include things like pressure). Vibration and movement even in ‘stagnant’ liquids and even solids.

7. Thermal

7.1. Thermal energy is made from a rise of temperature, which makes atoms and molecules to move faster and for together which makes thermal energy.

7.2. Some examples of thermal energy is boiling water, heat from a toaster, warmth from the sun, heat from an oven, or heat from a heating system.

8. Sound

8.1. It can be heard, and is a mechanical wave

8.2. Example is a guitar, sound vibrates through to make sound

9. Elastic

9.1. Elastic energy occurs when objects are impermanently compressed.

9.2. Springs are used to store elastic potential energy.

9.3. This type of energy can’t be used in any way and can stay stored for a long period of time because the spring can be compressed or stretched.

10. Electromagnetic

10.1. Electromagnetic radiation is the electromagnetic waves travelling through space carrying electromagnetic radiation energy. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, light, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays

10.2. Electromagnetic energy is made when an atom absorbs energy. The more energy absorbed causes the electrons to change location within the atom. When electrons eventually switch back to its original positioning an electromagnetic wave is produced

10.3. Depending on characteristic amplitude, wavelength and frequency influences the direction, intensity and energy of the radiation