Energy: Energy Stores

Question 1

Thermal energy (heat)

Answer 1

Anything that is hot is thermal energy. That means that everything has some heat energy.

Question 2

Kinetic energy

Answer 2

Anything that moves has kinetic energy. The faster something goes the more kinetic energy it has.

Question 3

Nuclear energy

Answer 3

It is released from nuclear reactions, eg the sun and stars.

Question 4

Sound energy

Answer 4

Anything noisy gives off sound energy like vocal chords, speakers and instruments.

Question 5

Light energy

Answer 5

Anything luminous gives off light energy such as: the sun, candles and light bulbs.

Question 6

Chemical energy

Answer 6

Anything with energy stored inside it chemically such as food and fuels.

Question 7

Electrical energy

Answer 7

It is very useful because it’s easily converted into other forms.

Question 8

Gravitational potential energy (GPE)

Answer 8

Anything above the ground has gravitational potential energy eg anything that can fall.

Question 9

Elastic energy

Answer 9

Anything stretched has elastic energy eg rubber bands, springs and elastic.