Name that Energy
What type of energy does not cause any changes now but can cause changes in the future.
Potential Energy
True or False: A rollercoaster will have its greatest amount of potential energy when it is at its highest point.
True
How do currents transfer heat in the ocean?
By Convection
What is the combination of electrical and magnetic energy
Electromagnetic Radiation
What type of energy occurs from the rumble of thunder from a storm
Sound energy
True or False: Decibels are not a measure of loudness.
False
How does a Lava lamp describe heat?
The wax is heated near the base of the lamp and rises. As the wax moves further away from the heat source it cools and sinks back down to the bottom.
What type of energy is created from playing a violin?
Kinetic Energy to Sound Energy
What is the type of energy that causes an ice cream cone to melt
Thermal Energy
True or False: Atomic energy is released when a proton is knocked out of an atom’s nucleus
False
Name the three types of heat currents
Convection, Conduction, and Radiation
A car runs on gasoline. What type of energy transformation takes place in its engine?
Chemical energy to kinetic energy
What is the type of energy that is created due to motion
Kinetic (or mechanical)
True or False: Energy can be created or destroyed.
False
In which direction does heat flow?
It flows from the warmer object to cooler object
What type of energy is created when you rub your hands together?
Thermal Energy
What type of energy is needed to turn on a blender?
Electrical Energy
True or False: Vibration produces sound waves
True
In which of the following substances do the particles move the fastest?
A. Ice Water
B. Apple Juice
C. Green Tea
D. Milkshake
C. Green Tea
When you turn on a radio, what type of energy transformation takes place?
Electrical Energy to Sound Energy