Energy
What type of energy comes from the sun?
Light/solar
How does a lamp use energy?
Electrical energy is converted to light and heat energy
True or false, wind energy is a renewable resource
true
Why is it a better choice to use a solar oven compared to a electric oven?
Solar cookers are better for the environment
When an object moves slower, its energy of motion does what?
Decreases
How do you know something uses electrical energy
It is plugged in
How does wind power the lights in a school?
Motion energy is converted to electrical energy
When you carpool, what is the natural resource you are conserving?
What type of lining would you want at the bottom of a solar cooker? Why?
Dark lining because it will attract sunlight and cook the food the fastest
Two objects of different weights are moving at the same speed, explain the energy in this scenario
The lighter object has less energy than the heavier one
How is energy transferred when you are holding a hot drink?
Thermal energy is transferred to your hands to warm them up
How is energy transferred when using a blender?
Electrical energy is converted to motion energy
What are the benefits of driving a solar car?
1. Solar energy produces less pollution than fossil fuels
2. Solar energy is a renewable resource
Test different designs and choose the one the one that works the best
List the 5 forms of energy
Solar/light, sound, chemical, motion, thermal, electrical
How is energy transferred in a solar cooker?
A town relies on water from a dam to provide electricity, explain the energy in this scenario
Motion energy is transferred into electrical energy
Wind, water, and the sun are types of what?
Renewable resources
Why are solar cookers better for the environment?
They are powered by the sun, which is a renewable resource
If ball 1 is moving at 14 mph and ball 2 is moving at 10 mph, how would you describe the energy in this scenario?
Ball 1 has more energy than ball 2
How is sound produced when a book hits the floor?
Motion energy was transferred to sound energy when it hit the floor
Can heat move from one place to another?
Yes
Natural gas, coal, and oil are types of what?
Nonrenewable resources
Where should a solar cooker be placed? Why?
Outside to receive the most amount of sunlight because it will convert the light energy to thermal
What is energy?
The ability to make things move or change