what is it called when thermal energy is transferred from or to an object?
Heat
What does kinesis mean ?
Motion
Name 5 objects/situations that represent chemical energy.
*Determined by Instructor*
What is potential energy ?
an energy an object stores when not in motion.
What is solar energy ?
the harnessing of the suns natural energy and producing electricity.
What unit is used to measure thermal energy ?
Joules
What unit measures kinetic energy ?
Joules
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Within a __________, bonds of the chemical compound are divided plus some new bonds are formed.
Chemical Reaction
Unit of measurement for Potential Energy ?
Joule
What are the cells on the solar panel called ?
Photovoltaic Cells
What heats up our atmosphere ?
The suns thermal energy
To measure kinetic energy you have to know two things which are....
Speed and Mass
Breaking chemical bonds ________, while forming new chemical bonds __________.
Where does requires energy and releases energy go?
In this order....requires energy, releases energy
Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy of an object based on its __________.
Height & Mass
Unit of measuremnt ?
Watts
Convection, Conduction, and Radiation
what are the two types of kinetic energy ?
translational & rotational
Which one of the following is/was not a chemist? 1) Albert Einstein 2) Patrick Jansen 3) Thomas Peterson 4) Prafulla Chandra Ray
What is Thomas Peterson?
what are the two main types of potential energy?
gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy.
Name 3 advantages & disadvantages.
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Can objects obtain heat? Why?
No, because heat is a process
What is the Kinetic Energy formula ?
KE = 0.5 x m x v(squared)
Name all 6 chemical reactions.
combustion, synthesis, single displacement, decomposition, double displacement, and acid-base.
Formula for Kinetic Energy ?
PE = 1/2 * k * x2, where k is the spring constant and x is the amount of compression.
How long does it take for sunlight to reach the solar panels ?
8 minutes