| Category | Form | Illustration | Indicator/Evidence | Microstory  |
Links | Equations/Questions |
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| Motion | Translational Kinetic Energy |  |
Motion of an object/fluid over a distance | Coordinated motion of particles |  |
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| Motion | Rotational Kinetic Energy |  |
Rotation of an object/fluid | Coordinated motion of particles |  |
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| Motion | Wave Energy |  |
Transfer of motion energy without a transfer of matter | Coordinated oscillation of particles | Wave Simulations – Dan Russell | |
| Motion | Sound Energy |  |
Audible sound or microphone measurement | Coordinated oscillation of particles | PhET Wave Interference – Select ‘Sound’ then ‘Particles’ | Are thermal energy and sound energy really just motion energy? |
| Motion | Thermal Energy |  |
Changes in thermal energy are associated with changes in temperature | Microscopically thermal energy is associated with the uncoordinated motion/vibration of particles | PhET Gas Properties |  Why does thermal energy often go unnoticed? |
| Configuration | Elastic Energy |  |
Deformation of an object with tendency to return to equilibrium length/shape | Coordinated displacement of particles from their equilibrium configuration | PhET Masses & Springs – Select ‘Show Energy of’ |  |
| Configuration | Gravitational Energy |  |
Height of an object above a reference height | Gravitational energy is usually associated with the distance between an object and a second large object (often Earth) | PhET Masses & Springs – Select ‘Show Energy of’ |   |
| Configuration | Chemical Energy |  |
Changes in chemical energy are associated with changes in chemical composition of matter | Changes in chemical energy are associated with re-arrangement of atoms and/or molecules | ||
| Configuration | Phase Energy |  |
Changes in phase energy are associated with changes in the phase (solid-liquid-gas) of matter | Changes in phase energy are associated with re-arrangement of atoms and/or molecules | PhET States of Matter |  Can you just invent energy forms? |
| Configuration | Electrostatic Energy |  |
Associated with the configuration of electrical charges or charged objects | Associated with the microscopic proximity of charged particles | ||
| Configuration | Magnetic Energy |  |
Associated with the configuration of magnets and magnetic objects | Associated with the microscopic alignment of magnetic particles | ||
| EM Radiation | Visible Light Energy |  |
Associated with visible illumination/brightness | Electromagnetic wavelengths between 400nm (violet) and 700nm (red) | PhET Blackbody Spectrum | |
| EM Radiation | Infrared Energy |  |
Sensible warm or detectable with an IR camera | Electromagnetic wavelengths above 700nm (red) | PhET Blackbody Spectrum | |
| EM Radiation | Ultraviolet Energy |  |
Detection with a UV camera or photo-chromatic lenses | Electromagnetic wavelengths below 400nm (violet) | PhET Blackbody Spectrum |
2 thoughts on “Energy Forms”
Infrared energy is a hidden glowing energy that is commonly present now on most household devices such as heaters. You can now find the best infrared heater available in the market in several sizes and different brands. Everyone can now experience a more efficient and eco friendly heater, thanks to the power of infrared energy.
Thanks for the comment. In this case we want to maintain an educational focus rather than a commercial focus.