Energy Types
What type of energy comes from the sun and travels through space to Earth?
radiant energy
This everyday item uses radiant energy to make light.
light bulb
When you warm up your hands by rubbing them together, you are creating this type of energy
thermal energy
A car moving down the road has this type of energy
mechanical energy
This type of energy comes from the splitting or combining of atoms and is used in nuclear power plants.
nuclear energy
This type of energy is stored in an object when it is stretched, like a rubber band.
potential energy (a form of mechanical energy)
When you wind up a toy, you are storing this type of energy in it.
mechanical energy
This form of radiant energy is visible to our eyes and makes things bright
light
What type of energy is used to power things like lights, fans, and computers?
electrical energy
What type of energy is stored in the food you eat and is released when you digest it?
chemical energy
Nuclear energy is used in these to produce electricity and power.
nuclear power plants
What type of energy powers most of the devices you use at home, like your TV and computer?
electrical energy