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Forms of Energy

2. 1. Potential Energy
Stored energy based on an object’s position or shape.

3. 2. Kinetic Energy
The energy of motion.

4. 3. Radiant Energy (Light Energy)
Energy carried by an electromagnetic wave.
ex: sunlight, radio waves, microwaves

5. 4. Sound Energy Energy that is caused by vibration.
ex: playing a guitar (plucking the strings)

6. 5. Chemical Energy Stored energy in chemical compounds
ex: stored and released energy from food molecules, batteries, fireworks, gasoline

7. 6. Thermal Energy -Energy of moving or vibrating molecules
ex: Particles of water vapor move faster than those of ice, having more thermal energy

8. 7. Mechanical Energy
The total potential energy and kinetic energy in a system.
ex: Roller coaster

10. 8. Nuclear Energy Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom.
ex: splitting the nucleus of atoms (energy fission)

11. 9. Electrical Energy
The energy of moving electrons (electric currents)
ex: electrical appliances, static electricity

12. 10. Renewable Energy
Energy that comes from resources that are continually replenished (replaced).

13. 11. Non-renewable Energy
Energy that is available in limited amounts; can’t be replaced in a short period of time
Coal – compressed plant material for millions of years
Natural Gas – decomposing plats and animals that were trapped beneath rock millions of years ago
Petroleum (oil) – comes from liquefied, fossilized remains of plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago