Vocabulary Terms
Potential Energy is stored energy; energy that an object has because of its __________?
Position
Variables are qualities that can be __________ in trials
Changed
This is the type of energy that is produced when a drum is hit with a drum stick
Solar power uses __________ energy from the sun to produce electricity
Radiant
Dye Dispersion: This activity showed us that more heat means that there is more __________?
Energy
Kinetic Energy- energy that an object has because of its __________?
Motion
Constants are qualities that are kept the _________ through the experiment
Same
This is the type of energy that is produced when a light bulb is turned on
Radiant Energy
True or False: Wind power is a non- renewable resource
False
Pendulum: When the pendulum is let go, __________ energy is turned into ____________ energy
Potential - Kinetic
Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can never be __________ or __________; it can be changed into a different form, or transferred from one object to another
Created, Destroyed
Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object that is moving will keep moving, and an object at rest will remain at rest, unless __________ is used to change its motion
Energy
This is the type of energy that is produced when a space heater is turned on
Which of the following is NOT a form of a fossil fuel?
a. Gas
b. Oil
c. Nuclear
d. Coal
Egg Drop: When your egg drop is being held above the roof, what type of energy does it have?
Potential Energy
What is an object's resistance to movement or to a change in motion?
Inertia
Newton's Third Law of Motion states than for every action there is an __________ and _________ reaction
Equal - Opposite
When two objects are mixed together and it produces a reaction, this is the result of __________ Energy
Chemical
In a Dam, Hydroelectric energy is produced when water flows through ___________?
Turbines
Energy Stations: When you turn the crank to a flashlight, you are taking ___________ energy and turning it into electrical energy. This electrical energy is then turned into ___________ when the switch is turned on.
Mechanical - Radiant
Write the definition of Energy (The _________ to _________ _________ and _________)
The ability to cause motion and change
Energy Cycle is the __________, __________, and __________ of radiant energy from the sun
Exchange, Transfer, Storage
When you crank the hand held flashlight, it produces and stores __________ Energy in its battery
Electrical
This energy source is a renewable source, and uses a chemical reaction to help produce electricity.
Biomass
Electricity: In order for electrical items to work, there must be a complete _________?
Circuit