Types of Energy Examples
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What is an example of kinetic energy?
A moving car, a rolling ball, or flowing water - energy of motion
What is an example of potential energy?
A stretched rubber band, water in a dam, or a book on a shelf - stored energy due to position
What is an example of thermal energy?
Hot coffee, a fire, or the sun - energy from the movement of particles
What is an example of chemical energy?
Food, batteries, or gasoline - energy stored in chemical bonds
What is an example of electrical energy?
Lightning, electricity in power lines, or current in a circuit - energy from moving electrons
What is an example of nuclear energy?
Energy from the sun, nuclear power plants, or atomic bombs - energy from splitting or fusing atoms
What is an example of radiant (light) energy?
Sunlight, a light bulb, or a candle flame - energy transmitted through electromagnetic waves
What is an example of sound energy?
Music from speakers, a ringing bell, or someone talking - energy from vibrations traveling through matter
What is an example of elastic potential energy?
A compressed spring, a drawn bow, or a trampoline when someone lands on it - energy stored in stretched or compressed objects
What is an example of gravitational potential energy?
A roller coaster at the top of a hill, an apple hanging from a tree, or a skydiver before jumping - energy due to height above the ground
