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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 |
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