Physics > Types of Energy
The table below shows different types of energy and a description of its properties.
| Energy Type |
Description |
| Magnetic |
Energy in magnets and electromagnets |
| Kinetic |
Energy in moving objects. This can be demonstrated using the Airtrack apparatus |
| Heat |
Also called thermal energy, this is the energy in flames or heat sources |
| Light |
Also called radiant energy, this comes from anything that is luminous such as a candle or electrical filament |
| Gravitational Potential |
This is the energy stored in raised objects, the higher the object, the greater the GPE. |
| Chemical |
This is the energy stored in batteries, food or fuels that get converted into another form of energy. |
| Sound |
This energy is released by vibrating objects such as musical instruments. |
| Electrical |
This is the energy contained in moving or static electrical charges. |
| Elastic Potential |
This energy is stored in stretched or squashed objects such as rubber bands. |
| Nuclear |
Nuclear energy is stored in the nuclei of atoms and can be released in power stations. |