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Forms of Energy
Kinetic Energy
Energy that is in motion.
Sound Energy
Radiant Energy
Energy that travels
by radiation waves.
Heat, X-Rays and
radiation therapies
are 3 examples of
Radiant Energy.
Thermal Energy
Energy generated by
heat.
Heated stoves, and
the Sun are three
examples of Thermal
Energy.
Energy that is made
by vibration waves.
Vibrations through
air, water and wood
are three examples
of Sound Energy.
Electrical Energy
Energy that has
electrical charges.
Electrochemical
Energy
Energy made by a
chemical reaction.
Energy stored in a
battery is an
example of
electrochemical
energy.
Electromagnetic
Energy
Energy in the form of
electric and
magnetic waves that
can travel through
space. A
microwaves, x-rays,
and radio waves are
all examples of
electromagnetic
energy
Power through a
plug, digital device,
or telephone line are
three examples of
Electrical Energy.
Forms of Energy
Potential Energy
Energy that is stored
in an object.
Potential energy and
the gravitational
field.
Chemical Energy
Energy that is
released in a
chemical reaction.
Batteries,
Explosives, and
wood are three
examples of
Chemical Energy.
Gravitational
Energy
Gravity, a roller
coaster going down,
and a basketball
going down are
three examples of
Gravitational Energy.
Mechanical Energy
The sum of kinetic
and potential
energy.
A demolition device,
hammer, and a
wrecking ball are
three examples of
Mechanical Energy.
Nuclear Energy
Energy generated by
fusion and fission.
An atomic bomb,
nuclear power
plants, and the Sun
are three examples
of Nuclear Energy.