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.
Mechanical energy
Energy can not be lost or destroyed, only _______ into a different form of energy
changed/converted
the energy that comes from a substance whose molecules are vibrating faster due to a rise in temperature.
heat or thermal energy
The energy of motion and position. It's the sum of potential and kinetic energy
mechanical 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
this form of energy cooks food in boiling water
thermal/heat energy
a light bulb converts electrical energy into which of the following energy?
light only
heat and light
heat only
light and motion
heat and light
This type of energy is found in the nucleus of the atom
Nuclear Energy
______ energy is the only source of energy we can see.
Light Energy
What type of energy causes something to catch fire and burn?
Chemical energy
This is the energy of motion.
kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
Which energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
sound energy
How high the object is from the ground (Be specific)
Gravitational Potential
What energy CHANGE takes place when someone plugs a radio into an electrical outlet?
light energy changes to sound energy
sound energy changes into electrical energy
electrical energy changes into sound energy
chemical energy changes into sound energy
Electrical energy changes into sound energy
Both of these types of energy produce "waves" and are a part of our bodies' senses. Some examples are your tv, and your phone
Sound & light energy
A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ ,________, & ________
electrical to mechanical, sound, and heat
This type of energy can be produced due to friction.
Thermal (heat) energy
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy is never created or destroyed, it is only ________ from one form to another.
changed
music coming from the radio, your loud vacuum cleaner, people talking on tv are all examples of this type of energy
sound energy
Energy at rest is what kind of energy?
potential energy
What type of energy does a battery have inside it?
Chemical energy
This type of energy is found in cords plugged into an outlet
Electrical