Definition: Stored in an object, the ability to move something.
Different kinds of energy
Light energy: the energy of electromagnetic waves. Used in microwaves, x-rays and visible light
Heat energy: Cause by the movement of particles. Found in all hot objects
Sound energy: Energy produced by vibrating objects examples are speech or music
Chemical potential energy. Energy stored in the bonds between particle. found in substances like petrol and food.
Gravitational potential energy: Energy stored in objects due to their height above the ground.
Kinetic energy: Energy due to the motion of an object Eg. moving cars, running, swimming.
Elastic potential energy: Energy stored in stretched or squashed objects. Examples are stored springs.
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