Energy Basics
The ability to do work is called __________.
energy
The energy of matter in motion is called __________________.
kinetic energy
Energy in the form of light; travels in the form of light.
radiant energy
What is the energy transformation of eating breakfast then going out for a run.
______________ to ________________.
Chemical to mechanical
There are two GENERAL types of energy, called _____________ and _____________ energy.
potential; kinetic
Energy that is stored based on position or chemical composition is called ________________.
potential energy
Energy stored in food, fuel, batteries, bonds.
chemical energy
What is the energy transformation of using a toaster to make toast?
______________ to ___________ and _________________.
Electrical to thermal and radiant
OR
Electrical to thermal and mechanical
Sound is a type of _______________ energy.
mechanical
States that ENERGY cannot be created NOR destroyed.
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy associated with objects that can be compressed or stretched is called _________________.
What is elastic potential energy
Energy of moving electrons; found in lightning or static.
electrical energy
What is the energy transformation of a windmill?
__________________ to ___________________
Mechanical to radiant
An electric _____________ converts electrical energy to mechanical energy; examples include a fan, a blender, and an electric car.
motor
The acronym used to remember the 6 forms of energy.
MR CENT
Potential energy due to an object's position is called _____________________. (HINT: think of something that has the potential to fall due to its position).
gravitational (potential) energy
Energy released during fission or fusion; energy stored in the nucleus of the atom.
nuclear energy
What energy transformation occurs when burning fossil fuels to power the lights in your house?
________________ to ______________ to ________________.
Chemical to electrical to radiant
An electrical ________________ converts mechanical energy into electrical energy; examples include solar panels and windmills.
generator
What are the 6 forms of energy?
Mechanical, radiant, chemical, electrical, nuclear, thermal
An object gains MORE kinetic energy as its speed or mass __________________.
increases
Energy due to the kinetic movement of molecules which creates heat.
thermal energy
What multiple transformation occurs in a nuclear power plant?
(Energy from uranium is used to heat water which then spins a turbine which produces electricity.)
_____________ to ____________ to ______________ to _______________.
nuclear to thermal to mechanical to electrical