Energy
The term energy comes from the Greek and means something like “acting force”. Expressed graphically, energy is the ability to perform work, emit heat or radiate light. It is therefore necessary if something is to be set in motion, accelerated, lifted, heated or illuminated.
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Light energy
Definition Also called light and/or luminous energy; refers to the energy that is transported through light waves. Light is made…
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Hydroelectric Energy
Definition: Hydroelectric or hydroelectric energy is that which originates from the use of water that falls from a certain height. The…
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Nuclear energy
Definition: It is one that is generated by a process in which the atoms of a material called uranium disintegrate. The…
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Mechanical energy
Definition: Mechanical energy is that which a body or system derives from the speed of its movement or its specific…
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Magnetic energy
Definition: Magnetism or magnetic energy is a natural phenomenon by which some objects produce attractive or repulsive forces on other…
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Solar energy
Definition: Solar energy is that which reaches the Earth in the form of electromagnetic radiation (mainly light, heat and ultraviolet…
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Chemical energy
Definition: When we speak of chemical energy, we refer to what is contained or produced through reactions between the molecules…
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Ionic energy
Definition: Ionic energy, also called ionization, is the energy obtained from the separation between an electron and an atom. In…
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Metabolic energy
Definition Metabolic energy: it is generated by living organisms through chemical oxidation processes as a product of the food they…
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Radiant energy
Definition: Radiant energy is the energy possessed by electromagnetic waves such as visible light, radio waves, ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR)…
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