The document discusses the eight main types of energy: potential, kinetic, mechanical, solar, light, heat, electric, and electromagnetic. Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or condition, such as the energy a ball has when positioned on a roof. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, with faster moving objects having more kinetic energy. Mechanical energy is the combination of potential and kinetic energy and is what we use everyday to physically move objects. Solar energy comes from the sun and is converted into electricity via solar cells. Light energy is visible energy that travels in waves, while heat energy transfers among particles through kinetic energy. Electric energy results from electric currents generated by moving electrons. Electromagnetic energy is a