Question

Which of the forms of energy listed below can be classified as kinetic energy?
Responses

radiant energy
radiant energy

nuclear energy
nuclear energy

chemical energy
chemical energy

gravitational energy
gravitational energy

electrical energy
electrical energy

sound energy
sound energy

elastic energy

Answer 1

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Among the forms of energy listed, the following can be classified as kinetic energy:

- **Radiant energy**: This form of energy is carried by electromagnetic waves (like light) and involves the movement of photons.
- **Electrical energy**: This is related to the movement of electric charges or electrons, which is a form of kinetic energy.
- **Sound energy**: This energy is produced by vibrating particles, which involves movement and is thus considered kinetic energy.

Other forms, such as nuclear energy, chemical energy, gravitational energy, and elastic energy, involve potential energy rather than kinetic energy.