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- Light energy is one of the important forms of energy.
- It is a kind of kinetic energy.
- Light energy is also known as electromagnetic energy.
- It is transferred through photons.
- Photons are a form of elementary particles that consists of waves of electromagnetic radiation within them.
- There are various types of light energy.
- The main types are visible light, infrared waves, x-rays, and ultraviolet light.
- Similarly, there are two sources of light energy: natural and manmade.
- A natural source of light energy would be the sun.
- Manmade sources include torches, light bulbs, toasters, and even car headlights.