Forms of Energy

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground. The higher the object, the more gravitational energy it has.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released during a chemical reaction, such as when food is digested.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves. It includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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What is an example of gravitational energy?

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An example of gravitational energy is water at the top of a waterfall. When it falls, the gravitational energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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An example of chemical energy is the energy stored in food, which is released when the body digests it.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove when cooking food.

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What is an example of radiant energy?

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An example of radiant energy is sunlight, which provides light and warmth to the Earth.