Use the terms above to identify each type of energy

below

energy that comes from a moving object, or objects

have stored energy

One that comes from the movement of partides

energy that comes from moving electrons

one that occurs when nuclear bonds split or fuse

together

energy that comes through waves from space

There are different types of energy in nature. In this problem, the types of energy listed are:

- Energy that comes from a moving object, or objects that have stored energy : mechanical energy

Mechanical energy is of two types:

Kinetic energy: it is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion Potential energy: it is the energy that an object possesses due to its position (it can be gravitational potential energy or elastic potential energy)

- Energy that comes from the movement of particles: thermal energy

In every substance, particles are constantly in random motion: the faster they move on average, the more the energy stored in the substance. This energy is called thermal energy.

- Energy that comes from moving electrons : electric energy

When we have a flow of charged particles moving, we say that they form a current. This current, which is a flow of charges, carries an energy, which is called electric energy

- Energy that occurs when nuclear bonds split or fuse together : nuclear energy

Nuclear energy is the energy contained within the nuclei of the atoms. It is a huge amount of energy, that can be released through two processes:

Nuclear fission: when a nucleus breaks apart Nuclear fusion: when two nuclei fuse together

- Energy that comes through waves from space : electromagnetic energy

Electromagnetic waves are waves consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields - these waves are the only waves able to travel in a vacuum, and they carry energy as well, called electromagnetic energy