Types of Energy

By Abby Jaite

Kinetic

Kinetic energy is energy in motion.

Potential

Potential energy is stored energy.

Electrical

Electrical energy is when electricity creates motion, light or heat.

Elastic

Elastic energy is a potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object.

Mechanical

Mechanical energy is the energy of motion that does work.

Light

Light energy is energy of electromagnetic waves.

Nuclear

Nuclear energy is energy in the nucleus (core) of an atom.

Chemical

Chemical energy is energy caused by chemical reactions.

Gravitational

Gravitational energy is motion that is caused by gravity.

Sound

Sound energy is the energy produced by sound vibrations.

Heat

Heat energy is energy that is pushed into motion by using heat.