click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Forms of Energy
definitions for the eight types of energy
| Type of energy | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Energy | The total amount of energy due to motion and position. |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy due to motion. |
| Gravitational Potential Energy | Energy due to position relative to the surface of a planet. |
| Elastic Potential Energy | Energy stored by something that can stretch or compress. |
| Thermal Energy | Energy due to heat, temperature, and the motion of atoms and molecules. |
| Chemical Potential Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds. |
| Electromagnetic Energy | Energy due to electric and magnetic fields, such as light. |
| Nuclear Energy | Energy stored in the nuclei of atoms. |