Types of Energy

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of moving things! When you run or ride a bike, you have kinetic energy.

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy! When you hold a ball up high, it has potential energy because it can fall.

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Thermal Energy

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Heat energy! When you touch a warm cup of cocoa, that’s thermal energy.

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Chemical Energy

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Energy in food! When you eat, your body uses chemical energy to run and play.

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Electrical Energy

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Power from outlets! It makes lights and TVs work.

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Nuclear Energy

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Energy from tiny atoms! It can make a lot of power but is complex.

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Mechanical Energy

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Energy of moving parts! When you push a swing, that’s mechanical energy.

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Radiant Energy

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Light energy! The sun gives us light and warmth.