Energy can be classified into two main forms: Kinetic energy (energy of motion) and Potential energy (energy stored in a system)
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Mechanical energy or motion energy
Sum of kinetic energy (energy of motion) and the potential energy (energy stored in a system). Example – Mechanical energy of hammer that allows a nail to go into the wall
Gravitational energy
Energy stored in an object due to its height relative to other objects. Example – Motorcycle jumping from a hill has the gravitational energy
Elastic energy
Energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed. Example – Energy stored in a stretched resistance band is the elastic energy
Light energy
Energy emitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation by hot objects such as a torch, laser, or bulb. Example – Sun emits the light energy on the planet earth
Nuclear energy
Energy released by the nucleus of an atom during a nuclear fusion or fission reaction. Example – Nuclear power plants uses nuclear energy to generate electricity
Electromagnetic energy
Energy of electromagnetic radiation, present in an electromagnetic wave. Example – Radio wave is a form of electromagnetic energy
Sound energy or sonic energy
Energy produced when an object or a substance vibrates. Example – Playing a trumpet produces the sound energy
Radiant energy
Energy emitted in the form of electromagnetic waves. Example – Energy emitted from x-ray is a form of radiant energy
Geothermal energy
Energy generated within the subsurface of the earth. Example – Geothermal power plants uses geothermal energy to generate electricity
Electrical energy
Energy produced due to the movement of electrons. Example – Laptop uses the electrical energy
Chemical energy
Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, seen when it is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. Example – Food that we eat contains the chemical energy
Kinetic energy
Energy that a moving object has due to its motion. Example – Bowling ball rolling towards the pin has the kinetic energy
Potential energy
Energy stored in an object due to its position relative to other objects. Example – Energy stored in a compressed spring is the potential energy
Thermal energy or heat energy
Energy produced when the atoms and molecules of a heated substance start moving faster and collide with each other, due to a rise in its temperature. Example – The hot tea has the thermal energy
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- Types of energy
- Thermal energy examples
- Potential energy examples
- Kinetic energy examples
- Chemical energy examples
- Electrical energy examples
- Geothermal energy examples
- Radiant energy examples
- Sound energy examples
- Electromagnetic energy examples
- Nuclear energy examples
- Light energy examples
- Elastic energy examples
- Gravitational energy examples
- Mechanical energy examples
- Law of conservation of energy examples
