Types of Energy
this word means work or force; some examples are potential and kinetic
energy
In a ________ circuit there are multiple paths for the current to take.
parallel
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
The sun heating earths surface is an example of what type of heat transfer
Radiation
In a _________ circuit, if one bulb goes out then the entire circuit doesn't work.
series
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
Thermal energy flows from _____ to ______
warm to cold
Which of the following is not a type of potential energy?
Gravitational, Elastic, Chemical, Thermal
Thermal
This type of energy is present in a battery.
Chemical Potential energy
This is the energy of motion.
kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
The top of the pool water is warmer because of
convection
Energy is measured in ______
Joules
Which property of wood makes it a good material for the handle on a cooking tool?
Wood is an insulator.
Gas particles have the most ______ and move the _____.
energy, fastest
A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ & ________
electrical to sound and heat
Touching a hot stove is an example of what type of heat transfer?
Conduction
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
Hot air rising and cool air sinking is an example of what type of heat transfer
convection