Everyday Energy
What type of energy is used when you turn on a light?
Light Energy
What do we call the energy of an object that is not moving?
Potential Energy
What do we call the energy that allows us to see things?
Light energy
What do we call the energy that allows us to hear sounds?
Sound energy
What do we call the energy that comes from heat?
Thermal energy
What energy makes music when you play an instrument?
Sound Energy
How does a toy car gain speed when you push it?
By increasing its mechanical energy
What natural source provides light during the day?
The Sun
What kind of energy is produced when you hit a drum?
Mechanical energy (or kinetic energy) and sound
What happens to the particles in an object when it gets hot?
They move faster
What energy do you feel when you touch something hot?
Thermal Energy
What happens to a ball's energy when it rolls down a hill?
It gains speed and kinetic energy
What type of energy is produced by a flashlight?
Electrical energy converted to light energy
How does sound travel through the air? (Name the method)
Through vibrations (or sound waves)
What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?
Boiling water, a heater, or the sun warming the ground
What kind of energy is found in a moving car?
Mechanical
What is the relationship between speed and energy in a bike ride?
Faster speeds mean more mechanical energy
How does light travel? (Name the method)
In straight lines/rays
What happens to the pitch of a sound when the object vibrating moves faster?
The pitch becomes higher
How does thermal energy move from one object to another? (Name the method)
What type of energy do plants use to make food?
Light Energy from the sun
How can you increase the speed of a swing?
By pushing it harder or from a higher position
What happens to light when it passes through a prism?
It splits into different colors (spectrum)
How do we describe the loudness of a sound?
In decibels (dB)
What is the term for the measure of how hot or cold something is?
Temperature