Vocabulary
the ability to do work
energy
The biggest source of light energy
sun
Riding a bike is an example of this kind of energy.
kinetic energy
Energy stored in bonds between atoms and molecules?
What is chemical energy?
At what point does a roller coaster have the most potential energy?
The highest point of the roller coaster
Energy caused by vibrations.
What is sound energy?
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
energy that is moving or has motion
kinetic
Energy associated with the temperature of an object?
What is thermal energy?
How can you raise kinetic energy
raise potential/mass
Energy caused by moving electrons.
What is electrical energy?
This type of energy is high at the bottom of a pendulum swing
Kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
Energy produced by the flow of electric charges.
What is electrical energy?
Is energy ever lost in an energy transformation?
No, but it can be transformed or changed
Energy stored in objects, by the application of force.
What is stored mechanical energy?
The ability do work or cause change
definition of Energy
When a ball is rolling it slows down, the energy is...
remains the same
Energy that a stretched rubber band has.
What is elastic potential energy?
Scientific law is a statement of...
what is observed happening in nature
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy is never created or destroyed, it is only ________ from one form to another.
changed
The kinetic energy of an object is what percentage if the potential is 90%
10%
Type of energy an object has because of its position or condition.
What is potential energy?
Energy that travels in electromagnetic waves.
What is radiant energy?
If you double the mass of an object, what happens to the kinetic energy?
The kinetic energy doubles