Energy Transformations
Burning a candle.
Chemical energy -> heat energy + light energy
Name one way you can reduce air leaks in your home.
Caulking, Foam/Fiberglass insulation.
What is the process of saving up or storing energy?
Potential energy.
Energy that has the ability to fall; this type of energy increases the higher up you go.
Gravitational energy.
Energy is defined as _________.
The ability to do work.
Using a hot plate to boil water.
Electrical energy -> heat energy
How is energy conservation for a home different in NYC and Texas?
Because both locations have different weather and climate so they'll need to conserve energy in different ways.
What is the process of spending energy or energy in motion.
Kinetic energy.
You can burn it or you can eat it.
Chemical energy.
List the types of kinetic energy (at least 3)
thermal, motion, electric, light, sound
A hungry football player eating a large sandwhich to use the food for energy.
Chemical energy -> Kinetic energy
How does planting trees around a home increase energy conservation?
It helps to cool a home so they wont need to use as much air conditioning.
A heavy vase on a table has this type of energy.
(Gravitational) potential energy.
This type of energy is measured with a thermometer.
Thermal energy.
List the types of potential energy (list at least 3)
gravitational potential, chemical, elastic, electric (static), nuclear
Using a solar-powered calculator.
Radiant energy -> electrical energy
Name one way you can conserve energy in your home.
Energy efficient appliances, etc.
A person running down the sidewalk has this type of energy.
kinetic energy
An atom splitting is this type of energy.
Nuclear energy.
Explain the difference between the following two terms: energy transfer and energy transformation.
energy transfer - The movement of energy from one object, or place, to another.
energy transformation - The change of energy from one type to another, such as from chemical to thermal energy.
A solar panel on the roof of a building used to heat and cool the building.
Radiant energy -> electrical energy
Name one way to prevent the heat from the sun from entering your house on a hot, summer day.
Solar screens on your windows, black-out curtains (closed).
A person that has just jumped from an airplane has this type of energy.
(Gravitational) potential and kinetic energy.
The sun is an example of this type of energy.
Heat, Radiant, and Nuclear
List the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Energy can be not be created or destroyed.