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Forms of Energy
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(Stored energy and the energy of position.)
Form of energy
Definition
Example(s)
Energy stored in the
bonds of atoms and
molecules; it is the
energy that holds these
bonds together.
Energy stored in objects
by the application of
force.
Energy stored in the
nucleus of an atom; it is
the energy that holds
the nucleus together.
Energy of position or
place.
Compressed
springs,
stretched
rubber bands.
(Motion; it is the motion of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules,
substances and objects.)
Form of energy
Definition
Example(s)
Movement of electrons
Lightning;
electrons
moving
through a
wire.
Electromagnetic energy
that travels in
transverse waves.
Visible light, xrays, gamma
rays, radio
waves; solar
energy
Geothermal
energy
Heat; the internal
energy in substances
A rock resting
at the top of a
hill,
hydropower,
water in a
reservoir
behind a dam.
Movement of objects
and substances from
one place to another.
Wind;
hydropower
Sources of Energy
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(Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short time;
Supplies are limited.)
(Energy sources that can be replenished in a short time.)
Source of energy
Definition
A liquid fossil fuel formed
from the remains of plants
that lived and died
millions of years ago. Also
known as crude oil or oil.
A fossil fuel formed from
the remains of ancient sea
plants and animals; Mostly
consists of methane gas.
Form of
Energy
Source of energy
Definition
Any organic matter that
can be used as an
energy source.
Examples are wood,
crops, and yard and
animal waste.
Energy that comes from
the force of moving
water.
A solid fossil fuel formed
from the remains of plants
that lived and died
millions of years ago.
Energy that comes from
moving air.
A common metal found in
rocks all over the world
whose atoms are easily
split apart.
Heat from within the
earth, generated in the
earth’s core.
A fossil fuel related to
petroleum and natural
gas. Also called Liquified
Petroleum Gas (LPG) in
the U.S.
Energy from the Sun
Form of
energy
Forms of Energy
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
(Stored energy and the energy of position.)
(Motion; it is the motion of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules,
substances and objects.)
Form of energy
Definition
Example(s)
Form of energy
Definition
Example(s)
Chemical energy
Energy stored in the
bonds of atoms and
molecules; it is the
energy that holds these
bonds together.
Biomass,
petroleum,
natural gas,
propane
Electrical Energy
Movement of electrons
Lightning;
electrons
moving
through a
wire.
Stored mechanical
energy
Energy stored in objects
by the application of
force.
Compressed
springs,
stretched
rubber bands.
Radiant energy
Electromagnetic energy
that travels in
transverse waves.
Nuclear energy
Energy stored in the
nucleus of an atom; it is
the energy that holds
the nucleus together.
Nuclear fission Thermal energy
in nuclear
reactors,
nuclear fusion
in the Sun.
Heat; the internal
energy in substances
Visible light, xrays, gamma
rays, radio
waves; solar
energy
Geothermal
energy
Gravitational energy
Energy of position or
place.
A rock resting
at the top of a
hill,
hydropower,
water in a
reservoir
behind a dam.
Movement of objects
and substances from
one place to another.
Motion energy
Wind;
hydropower
Sources of Energy
Nonrenewable Energy
Renewable Energy
(Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short time;
Supplies are limited.)
(Energy sources that can be replenished in a short time.)
Source of energy
Definition
Form of
Energy
Source of energy
Definition
Form of
energy
Petroleum
A liquid fossil fuel formed
from the remains of plants
that lived and died
millions of years ago. Also
known as crude oil or oil.
Potential,
chemical
Biomass
Potential,
chemical
Natural Gas
A fossil fuel formed from
Potential,
the remains of ancient sea chemical
plants and animals; Mostly
consists of methane gas.
Hydropower
Any organic matter that
can be used as an
energy source.
Examples are wood,
crops, and yard and
animal waste.
Energy that comes from
the force of moving
water.
Coal
A solid fossil fuel formed
from the remains of plants
that lived and died
millions of years ago.
Potential,
chemical
Wind
Energy that comes from
moving air.
Kinetic,
motion.
Uranium
A common metal found in
rocks all over the world
whose atoms are easily
split apart.
Potential,
nuclear
Geothermal
Heat from within the
earth, generated in the
earth’s core.
Kinetic,
thermal.
Propane
A fossil fuel related to
petroleum and natural
gas. Also called Liquified
Petroleum Gas (LPG) in
the U.S.
Potential,
chemical
Solar
Energy from the Sun
Kinetic,
radiant
Kinetic,
motion.