Energy
The ability to change or move matter
Types of Energy
Potential- energy due to its position or arrangement of its parts
Kinetic- energy of a moving object
Forms of Energy
Mechanical- moves objects from place to place
Chemical- released by a chemical reaction (eating food)
Electrical- comes from the electrons within atoms
Heat (thermal)- created by the motion of atoms and molecules
Nuclear- contained in the nucleus of an atom
Light (radiant)- moves through empty space (sun, fire, light bulb)