Kinetic/Potential Energy
Forms of Energy
Sources of Energy
100

The ability or capacity to do work.

Energy

100

Energy carried by electricity.

 Electrical Energy

100

This is a type of energy that travels in waves and can travel through empty space.

Radiant Energy

200

A force (a push or pull) applied to an object which forces the object to move.

 Work

200

Energy an object has due to its motion, position or condition.

 Mechanical Energy

300

The energy any object has because of its motion or energy in motion.

 Kinetic Energy

300

Energy formed when an atom splits apart or when two atoms join to form one.

 Nuclear Energy

400

Stored energy or energy that an object has due to its position/ or energy at rest.

 Potential Energy

400

Energy stored in the way atoms are connected to each other.

 Chemical Energy

500

As a roller coaster car goes down a hill, its potential energy is changed into this.

 Kinetic Energy

500

Energy of the movement of atoms and molecules.

 Thermal Energy