The energy that moving matter has. Example, sliding downhill on a sled, tossing a basketball into the air, and flying a kite in the wind. Stored Energy Energy that can cause matter to move or change. Example, fuels have stored energy from the sun. Shocks, lighting, and the electricity that runs through the wires of your house are examples of electrical energy.
All matter is made of tiny particles that are constantly moving.
The energy of motion of the tiny particles is heat. Mechanical energy is the energy of moving objects. Sound energy comes from particles that are vibrating or moving back and forth rapidly. Chemical Energy- chemical energy is stored in matter. Fuels such as gasoline, coal, and oil have stored energy.