Forms of Energy

All energy comes from either the main 2 forms, Kinetic or Potential energy. So the forms of energy shown below can either be classified as kinetic or potential energy. Copy down everything you see here, and draw a picture or example of each one, showing that type of energy:

1) Nuclear/Atomic Energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom and released when you split atoms.

2) Chemical energy is a form of potential energy that is stored in organisms, food, gasoline, or chemical bonds of molecules.

3) Electrical energy is produced by electrons moving through a wire; it's a natural and man-made energy form.

4) Mechanical energy is the energy in the motion of objects. All moving objects have mechanical energy.

5) Sound energy is produced when a solid, liquid, or gas vibrates. Sound energy travels out as waves in all directions.

6) Thermal energy is the energy of molecular movement. The faster the molecules move, the more thermal energy is present. Heat is the transfer of thermal energy. So when thermal energy moves from object to object, we feel it as heat.

7) Light (radiant) energy is a form of energy produced by the sun and lamps; it's visible to the human eye

Click on this link to get a summary of these energy types- SUMMARY NOTES- Energy and its Types

Here are other pictures describing the different forms of Energy. Click on them to see it bigger:

*Here are two links that discuss what Energy is and the forms of Energy:
EIA- Energy explained
EIA- U.S. Primary Energy Consumption

*If you want to read more about K.E. and P.E., read the information on this website. It also identifies different types of energy:
EbWin Kids Zone: Types of Energy