Types of Energy

• Mechanical:• Kinetic• Potential• Thermal• Chemical• Light• Electrical• Nuclear

Types of Energy

• Kinetic Energy• The Energy of

Motion• Depends on

Mass (how much)

• Depends on Velocity (speed)

Types of Energy

• Potential Energy• The Energy of

Position• Gravitational• Elastic

Other Types of Energy

• Thermal Energy• Moving particles • Increases as

temperature increases

Other Types of Energy

• Chemical Energy• Stored in

chemical bonds• Candle burning• Food you eat

Other Types of Energy

• Light Energy• Also called

radiant energy• Travels 300,000

km/sec• Travels through

vacuum

Other Types of Energy

• Electrical Energy• Electrons “jumping

ship”• Works best in

metals• Lightning is a big

example

Other Types of Energy

• Nuclear Energy• Breaking up nucleus of

an atom• Used to power

submarines and aircraft carriers

• Used in nuclear power plants

• Used in Nuclear Weapons

• Difficult and dangerous