1-6-15 Forms of Energy
1. Potential Energy Stored energy based on an object’s position or shape.
2. Kinetic Energy The energy of motion.
3. Radiant Energy (Light Energy) Energy carried by an electromagnetic wave. ex: sunlight, radio waves, microwaves
4. Sound Energy Energy that is caused by vibration. ex: playing a guitar (plucking the strings)
5. Chemical Energy Stored energy in chemical compounds ex: stored and released energy from food molecules, batteries, fireworks, gasoline
6. Thermal Energy -Energy of moving or vibrating molecules ex: Particles of water vapor move faster than those of ice, having more thermal energy
7. Mechanical Energy The total potential energy and kinetic energy in a system. ex: Roller coaster
8. Nuclear Energy Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom. ex: splitting the nucleus of atoms (energy fission)
9. Electrical Energy The energy of moving electrons (electric currents) ex: electrical appliances, static electricity
10. Renewable Energy Energy that comes from resources that are continually replenished (replaced).
11. Non-renewable Energy Energy that is available in limited amounts; can’t be replaced in a short period of time Coal – compressed plant material for millions of years Natural Gas – decomposing plats and animals that were trapped beneath rock millions of years ago Petroleum (oil) – comes from liquefied, fossilized remains of plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago