What are the different forms of energy in physics?

The different forms of energy in physics include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, magnetic, nuclear, and radiant energy.

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion or movement. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has. For example, a moving car or a rolling ball has kinetic energy.

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be gravitational (due to height), elastic (due to stretching or compressing), or chemical (stored in bonds of molecules). For instance, a stretched spring or a rock on a hill has potential energy.

Thermal energy, also known as heat energy, is the energy that comes from the movement of tiny particles or atoms in an object. The faster these particles move, the more heat or thermal energy they have. For example, a cup of hot tea has thermal energy.

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released in a chemical reaction, often producing heat as a by-product. Examples include the energy our bodies use for movement, derived from the food we eat.

Electrical energy is the energy caused by moving electric charges. The faster the charges move, the more electrical energy they carry. For example, the energy that powers our homes and devices is electrical energy.

Magnetic energy is the energy within a magnetic field. This energy results in the attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles.

Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released through nuclear reactions such as fission (splitting of atoms) and fusion (joining of atoms). For example, the energy that powers the sun and nuclear power plants is nuclear energy.

Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, like light or electromagnetic waves. This includes energy from the sun, which we see as light, and the energy used in x-rays or radio waves.