Types of Energy

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects or the energy of moving parts of a machine.

Front

What is nuclear energy?

Back

Nuclear energy is the energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the movement of particles in a substance?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy associated with the movement of particles in a substance.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

Front

What is gravitational energy?

Back

Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

Front

What is elastic energy?

Back

Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched.