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6 types of Energy
6 types of energy By:Katrina Porter
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | The energy carried by light. | Metal heating coil sitting on an electrical stove top. |
| Eletrical | Carried by the electrical current that comes out of batteries. | Devices that use electrical energy. |
| Chemical | The energy in chemical bonds. | Food. |
| Mechanical Potential | The energy stored in an object because of its position. | A vase sitting on a shelf. |
| Mechanical Kinetic | The energy an object has because of an objects motion. | A bowling ball. |
| Heat | The energy of an object that increases as the objects temp. | An object sitting by a window by the sun. |