Energy
Waves
Experiments
100

What is the ability to do work?

The ability to do work or cause change is called energy.

100

What is the height of a wave called?

The height of a wave is known as its amplitude.

100

What happens in the "Dancing Sugar" experiment?

The sugar or rice jumps due to sound wave vibrations

200

. Which of the following is NOT a basic form of energy discussed in the unit?

  • A. Light energy

  • B. Chemical energy

  • C. Sound energy

  • D. Heat energy

B. Chemical Energy 

200

 What causes sound?

Vibrations cause sound.

200

Describe what happens to a marble's energy down a track.

As the marble rolls down, its potential energy at the top changes into kinetic energy as it moves fast

300

What happens to potential energy as it falls?

 It converts to kinetic energy.

300

 Which type of wave moves particles back and forth?

Longitudinal wave.

300

Give an example of energy changing forms.

Example: When you turn on a flashlight, electrical energy is changed into light energy.

400

 What is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact?

This is called conduction.

400

What is reflection of light?

It is when light bounces off a surface.

400

What is an example of light refraction? 

How the straw "bends" in water.

500

 What device converts sunlight to electrical energy?

 Solar cell

500

What is refraction?

 when light bends as it passes from one medium to another.

500

What is an example radiation, convection, conduction?

Responses will vary. 

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