Scientific Method
A prediction or possible answer is know as a ___.
hypothesis
Energy waves move in what direction?
Outward
Energy that can be replenished fast, or faster, than it is used is called:
renewable energy resource
The law of conservation of energy states that:
Energy can neither be created or destroyed.
Radiation
The first step of the scientific method is to make an ____.
observation
Before the roller coaster drops, it has __.
Potential Energy
Name one of the two nonrenewable resources we spoke about in class
Nuclear energy / Fossil fuels
When energy goes from one form to another, it is called an ______.
Energy transformation
The transfer of thermal energy by the collision of particles is called ____.
Conduction
Testing a hypothesis involves an:
experiment
The Sun is the main source of:
Radiant/Light Energy
What type of energy do wind turbines transform into electrical energy?
Kinetic Energy
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
electric to thermal
Heat flows from ___ to ___ temperatures.
high to low
What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?
Independent Variable
___ is the sum of KE and PE of objects OR systems.
Thermal Energy and Mechanical Energy
Name TWO of the 5 renewable resources we spoke about in class
Solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, or biomass
When energy goes from one object to another without changing form, it is called ___.
Energy transfer
If heat is not flowing, it is because both objects are at ___.
Thermal Equilibrium
Your experiment being done by other scientist to prove its accuracy is called:
replication
Kinetic energy is related to the objects ___ and ___.
mass and speed
Energy that cannot be replenished as fast as it is used is called:
Nonrenewable energy resource
Which sequence of energy transformations occurs after a battery-operated flashlight is turned on?
chemical → electrical → radiant (light)
True or False: Convection can occur in solids.
FALSEE!!! ONLY IN LIQUIDS AND GASES!!!