Question

Name the different types of energy and give examples.

Answer 1

1. Mechanical Energy: Energy possessed by a moving car or a stretched bow string.
2. Heat (Thermal) Energy: Energy obtained from burning wood or boiling water.
3. Light Energy: Energy emitted by the Sun or a glowing electric bulb.
4. Sound Energy: Energy produced by a vibrating guitar string or a ringing bell.
5. Electrical Energy: Energy used to run home appliances like a refrigerator or fan.
6. Chemical Energy: Energy stored in food, wood, or chemical batteries.
7. Nuclear Energy: Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion inside the Sun.