Science Common Sense

204 - What are the different forms of energy?

There are several main forms of energy:

  1. Kinetic Energy: This is the energy of motion. Think of a moving car or a bouncing ball.
  2. Potential Energy: This is stored energy. Think of water at the top of a waterfall or a stretched rubber band.
  3. Thermal Energy: This is the energy of heat. Think of a warm stove or a sunny day.
  4. Electrical Energy: This is the energy that powers things like lights and computers.
  5. Chemical Energy: This is the energy stored in food and batteries.
  6. Nuclear Energy: This is the energy released from the center of atoms. It's used in power plants.
  7. Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro): These are energies from nature that can be used again and again, like sunlight, wind, and water.
  8. Sound Energy: This is the energy of vibrations. Think of music or a bell ringing.
  9. Light Energy: This is the energy of light. Think of the sun or a flashlight.

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