Chemical Energy
Energy stored in the bonds
of atoms and molecules
Examples: batteries, food, plants
Heat Energy
The internal energy of
substances; the movement of
the molecules within substances
Examples:
geothermal energy
oven
Light Energy
Energy that travels in waves. It
includes visible light, x-rays and
radio waves.
This can include solar energy.
Mechanical Energy
Movement of objects or
substances from one place
to another
Examples: blades of a fan,
person running
Sound Energy
The movement of energy
through substances in waves
Examples: talking, TV
Electrical Energy
The movement of
electrical charges
Examples: lamp, computer