Question

What are the various forms of energy ? Give some examples of each.

Answer 1

Various forms of energy and their examples are as below,

1. Chemical energy: Igniting a substance like Petrol, diesel, CNG, etc. in the presence of air causes a chemical reaction resulting in Chemical energy. Ex. CNG running vehicles.
2. Light energy: Energy that produces a sensation of vision in our eyes. Ex. Light bulbs
3. Heat energy: Energy possessed due to the temperature. Ex. Burning stove.
4. Electrical energy: Energy produced by the flow of electric charge. Ex. Batteries.
5. Nuclear energy: Energy produced by splitting of atoms during Nuclei fission. Ex. Heat and light are produced by nuclear reactions.
6. Mechanical energy: Energy produced by the movement of a body. Ex. Moving objects.