Types of energy

28.04.2016 18:02

Types of energy

-Mechanical:

Energy due to an object's motion or position. Example: Bowls,pins,swimming.

-Electromagnetic:

Light energy, includes gamma rays,xrays,ultraviolet rays,visible light,etc. Example: Radio emission.

-Electrical:

Energy caused by the movement of electrons,easily transportes trough power lines.

-Chemical:

Energy that is avaliable for release from chemical reactions. Example: Coal,batteries,cotton candy.

-Termal:

Heat energy, the heat energy of an object determines how active its atoms are.