Energy Basics
This is the ability to cause change or do work.
Energy
A book sitting on a high shelf has this type of energy because of its position.
According to the law of the conservation of energy... Energy cannot be what?
Created or destroyed.
What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?
Potential Energy
This is the energy of motion.
Kinetic Energy
Which has more kinetic energy: a bowling ball being rolled across the floor or a wiffle ball?
Bowling Ball.
Why?
Kinetic Energy
Friction between the wheels and ground.
Spring-loaded popsicle sticks have what type of energy?
Potential/gravitational energy
This type of energy is stored because of an object's position or condition.
Potential Energy
In a simple light circuit, what is an object that has potential energy?
Battery
What are some different forms of energy?
Mechanical, thermal, sound, electrical, light
Name 3 objects that have kinetic energy.
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When energy is moving from one object or place to another, this process is occurring.
Energy Transfer
When does potential energy become kinetic energy in a simple light circuit?
When the light turns on.
Solar, Electrical, Wind, Fossil Fuel
Name 3 objects that have potential energy.
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Scientists use this term for a group of objects or parts that they choose to study.
A system
At what part of a roller coaster does the coaster have the most potential energy?
At the top of a hill/ drop.
When a light bulb is shining, does it lose energy? If not, where does some energy go?
How do we know that energy is being converted into thermal energy in a system?
The object heats up.