Potential vs. Kinetic
True or False
Vocabulary
Energy Transformation
What is that Energy!
100

What is the process of saving up or storing energy?

Potential energy.

100

We use all six forms of energy for almost everything we do. 

True

100

Energy is defined as _________.

The ability to do Work. 

100

Burning a candle. 

What types of Energy

Chemical energy -> heat energy + light energy

100

A battery 

Chemical Energy

200

What is the process of spending energy or energy in motion.

Kinetic energy.

200

Scientist measure both potential and kinetic energy in Joules (j).

True

200

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only _____________

Change forms

200

Using a hot plate to boil water.

Electrical energy -> heat energy

200

A whistle 

Sound Energy 

300

at the top of the roller coaster, the cars have the most ___________ energy

Potential energy.

300

A roller coaster cart at the bottom of the hill has the greatest potential energy.

false

300
Kinetic Energy is Energy in ______. 

Motion or Movement 

300

A hungry football player eating a large sandwich to use the food for energy.

Chemical energy -> mechanical energy

300

What type of energy is electrons moving through a substance?   

A Lamp, A Tv, a fan, or a heater 

Electrical

400

an object with more ______________ has more kinetic energy

What is weight or speed?

400

All devices that use electricity have electric energy.

False- Think a flashlight 

400

A unit used to measure energy 

Joule 

400

a gas stove transforms _________________ energy into _____________ energy

What is chemical, thermal?

400

What energy is related to motion and movement? 

A roller coaster, a car, a bike, or a scooter

Mechanical

500

A person that has just jumped from an airplane has this type of energy. Explain!

potential and kinetic energy.

500

Sounds cannot be heard in empty spaces because they are enough particles.

true 

500

The movement of molecules or particle is what type of energy?

Thermal Energy 

500

A solar panel on the roof of a building used to heat and cool the building.

Radiant energy -> electrical energy

500

at the top of the roller coaster, the cars have the most ___________ energy

potential

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