Types of Energy

Front

The energy of electrons or electric charges

Back

Electric

Front

The energy of a compound as its atoms are rearranged (such as in food or a battery)

Back

chemical

Front

All of the kinetic energy due to random motion of the particles that make up an object; heat energy

Back

thermal

Front

Energy that travels in waves (electric and magnetic properties) - such as sunlight, xrays, and microwaves

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

Energy that comes from changes in the nucleus of an atom

Back

nuclear

Front

The potential energy of motion PLUS the kinetic energy of motion

Back

mechanical

Front

Stored up energy of motion

Back

potential

Front

The ability to do work or cause change

Back

energy

Front

energy of motion

Back

kinetic

Front

If an item has mass and height ABOVE the surface of the Earth, then the item has ____________________

Back

gravitational potential energy