Types of Energy
this word means make things happen.
energy
What type of energy do I have when I run?
Riding a bike is an example of this kind of energy.
kinetic energy
Energy can not be created or destroyed, only changed into a different form of energy. This is known as _______
the law of conservation of energy
Electricity/Heat and Sound
Electrical energy needs a complete or closed ______
to work.
circuit
If you imagine a drop of water about to fall down a waterfall, at the top of the waterfall the drop of water has this kind of energy.
Potential Energy
this form of energy cooks food in boiling water
thermal/heat energy
When is the kinetic energy the greatest on a roller coaster?
At the fastest speed
A solar panel has what input and output?
Heat----Electricity
Which of the following is not a type of potential energy?
Gravitational, Elastic, Thermal
Thermal
This type of energy is present in a battery.
Chemical energy
This is the energy of motion.
kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
Why would a bowling ball not make it down the lane?
Energy from the sun is called what?
Which property of wood makes it a good material for the handle on a cooking tool? Insulator or conductor?
Wood is an insulator.
The faster car has ________ energy than a slow car.
A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ & ________
electrical to sound and heat
Beth says she can create energy by turning on a flashlight. Is she correct?
What happens to the potential and kinetic energy as a ball rolls down a ramp?
Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy
music coming from the radio, your loud vacuum cleaner, people talking on tv are all examples of this type of energy
sound energy
This is stored energy.
potential energy
Where do plants get their energy to live?
From the sun
What can happen to a car if it hits into a wall?
It will change direction.