ENERGY

CONTENT

1. The Concept of Energy
2. Types of Energy
3. The Law of Conservation of Energy
4. Sources of Energy
5. Classification of the Sources of Energy
6. Uses of Energy
7. Energy and Social Environment
8. The Impact of Energy Usage on the Environment
9. Energy Crises
10. Oil Spillage

The Concept of Energy

Energy is the ability or capacity to do work. Its unit is Joules.

Types of Energy

Energy exists in various forms some of which are;

1. Mechanical energy
2. Chemical energy
3. Solar energy
4. Heat energy
5. Sound energy
6. Electrical energy
7. Nuclear energy

Mechanical Energy

Kinetic energy and potential energy constitutes mechanical energy. Kinetic energy is the energy a body possesses as a result of its motion. Potential energy on the other hand, is the energy possessed by a body because of its position. A body can also possess potential energy as a result of its nature.