This document discusses different types of energy. It defines energy as the ability to do work and lists some forms as mechanical, heat, and light energy. The unit of energy is the joule. There are two main types of energy: kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion, and potential energy, which is stored energy due to an object's position. Kinetic energy is calculated as one-half the mass times the velocity squared, while potential energy is calculated as the mass times the gravitational acceleration times the height. Examples of each are provided such as a moving car having kinetic energy and stored water having potential energy.