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Types of Energy

Energy can be categorised into two broad topics; kinetic energy and potential energy. These two are the basic forms of energy.

EarthPen. (2021, April 1). Types of energy | Physics animation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/jhKejoBqiYc

Kinetic energy

Video: how potential energy and kinetic energy are harnessed to generate electricity through facilities such as the Aswan High Dam.


Potential energy is stored energy, whereas kinetic energy is the energy of moving things. In these examples, potential energy is transferred to kinetic energy.

Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). potential and kinetic energy . [image]. Britannica School. https://school-eb-com-au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/high/assembly/view/180888


 

Law of conservation of energy

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be stored, or converted into other forms of energy.

Our Physics. (2022). How is energy conserved? [Video]. ClickView. https://clickv.ie/w/-C2v


Helmenstine, A. (2022, November 29). Law of conservation of energy. Science Notes and Projects. Retrieved June 22, 2023, from https://sciencenotes.org/law-of-conservation-of-energy/

Gravitational Potential Energy

Study Animated. (2018, March 30). What is gravitational potential energy?? [Video]. YouTube.

Compiled and created by L. Cavallaro June 2023