Forms of Energy

Science

The transfer of heat energy between two objects through direct contact

Conduction

The transfer of heat energy between two objects through direct contact. Conduction is when heat moves through touch, like a spoon getting hot in a cup of tea.

The transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas

Convection

The transfer of heat energy from a warmer area to a cooler area in a liquid or gas. Convection. Convection is the process where warm liquid or gas rises and cooler liquid or gas sinks, creating a cycle that transfers heat.

The ability to do work

Energy

The ability to do work. Energy. Energy is what powers movement and change in everything around us.

The energy of an object due to its height above Earth’s surface

Gravitational potential energy

the energy of an object due to its height above Earth’s surface

The energy of a moving object

Kinetic energy

The energy of a moving object kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because of its motion.

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves, it does not require matter

Radiation

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves, it does not require matter. Radiation is energy traveling through space as waves or particles.