Forms of energy

You should be able to recognise the main types of energy. One way to remember the different types of energy is to learn this sentence:

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Each capital letter is the first letter in the name of a type of energy.

Types of energy

Type of energy	Description
Magnetic Magnet	Energy in magnets and electromagnets
Kinetic A bullet cutting a playing card	The energy in moving objects. Also called movement energy.
Heat Burning match	Also called thermal energy
Light Sunlight	Also called radiant energy
Gravitational potential Sky divers	Stored energy in raised objects
Chemical Organic food	Stored energy in fuel, foods and batteries
Sound Guitar	Energy released by vibrating objects
Electrical Lightning	Energy in moving or static electric charges
Elastic potential Catapult	Stored energy in stretched or squashed objects
Nuclear Nuclear fuel assembly	Stored in the nuclei of atoms

Extra

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