Energy: Energy Stores Flashcards
Thermal energy (heat)
Anything that is hot is thermal energy. That means that everything has some heat energy.
Kinetic energy
Anything that moves has kinetic energy. The faster something goes the more kinetic energy it has.
Nuclear energy
It is released from nuclear reactions, eg the sun and stars.
Sound energy
Anything noisy gives off sound energy like vocal chords, speakers and instruments.
Light energy
Anything luminous gives off light energy such as: the sun, candles and light bulbs.
Chemical energy
Anything with energy stored inside it chemically such as food and fuels.
Electrical energy
It is very useful because it’s easily converted into other forms.
Gravitational potential energy (GPE)
Anything above the ground has gravitational potential energy eg anything that can fall.
Elastic energy
Anything stretched has elastic energy eg rubber bands, springs and elastic.
