Energy | Making Waves

Definition: Stored in an object. The ability to move something

Kinetic Energy - which is moving

Potential Energy - stored into the object


The phone has chemical energy which from the battery to light.


Different kinds of Energy & It's Examples

1. Light Energy
• The energy of electromagnetic waves. Found in Microwaves, x-rays and visible light
• Electrical Bulb
• Phone Light
2. Heat Energy
• Caused by the movement of particles. Found in all hot objects
• Sun
• Fire
3. Sound Energy
• Energy produced by vibrating objects. Examples are speech, ultrasound and music.
• Headphones
• Speakers
4. Chemical Potential Energy
• Energy stored in the bonds between particles. Found in substances like petrol and food
• Batteries
• Natural Gas
5. Electrical Energy
• The movement of electrically charged particles. Found in wires, generators and lighting
• Phone charger
• Car generator
6. Gravitational Potential Energy
• Energy stored in objects due to their height above the ground
• Rock
• Asteroid
7. Kinetic Energy
• Energy due to the motion of an object. Eg. Moving cars, running, swimming
• Walking
• Exercising
8. Elastic Potential Energy
• Energy stored in stretched or squashed objects. Examples are springs and rubber bands
• Slingshot
• Bungee