Types of Energy

Energy in an object due to its motion.

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

Energy in an object due to its position.

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds that is released during reactions.

• Chemical Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Thermal Energy

Energy carried by light and other types of electromagnetic radiation.

• Chemical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Radiant (Electromagentic) Energy

• Sound Energy

Energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched.

• Gravitational Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Elastic Energy

Energy transferred through a substance (medium) by a vibration.

• Elastic Energy

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Thermal Energy

Energy of an object due to its higher position compared to a lower position.

• Gravitational Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Radiant (Electromagentic) Energy

• Chemical Energy

Energy made available through the flow of electrons through a current.

• Sound Energy

• Radiant (Electromagentic) Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

Energy released when atoms split or join together.

• Sound Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Nuclear Energy

Energy of an object due to the kinetic enregy of its atoms or molecules.

• Sound Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Chemical Energy