Energy

Definition: Stored in an object, The ability to move something

Different kinds of energy:

1) Light energy: The energy of electromagnetic waves. Found in microwaves, x-rays, and visible light

Flash light, Lit candle

2) Heat energy: Caused by the movement of particles. Found in all hot objects

Volcanoes, Pot of water on a stove

3) Sound energy: Energy produced by vibrating objects. Examples are speech, ultrasound and music

A Balloon popping, A Broom swishing

4) Chemical potential energy: Energy stored in the bonds between particles. Found in substances like petrol and food

Batteries, Natural gas

5) Electrical energy: The movement of electricity charge particles. Found in wires, generators and lighting

Electric fence, Electric eels

6) Gravitational potential energy: Energy stored in objects due to their height above ground

Plane, Helicopter

7) Kinetic energy: Energy due to the motion of an object. Eg. Moving cars, running, swimming

Walking, Jumping

8) Elastic potential energy: Energy stored in stretched or squashed objects. Examples are springs and rubber bands

Elastic, Hair ties