Energy Types
What is energy that is stored in an object due to its position called?
potential energy
What is the process of energy moving from one object to another called?
energy transfer
What force pulls objects toward the Earth?
gravity
What resource can be replenished naturally in a short period of time?
renewable resource
What are non-renewable resources?
Resources that are limited and cannot be replenished quickly
Name the type of energy associated with motion.
kinetic energy
Name the three methods of heat transfer.
conduction, convection, and radiation
What type of force is applied when you push a door open?
applied force
Name one example of a renewable energy source
wind energy, etc.
Name one example of a non-renewable energy source
coal, etc
What is the energy transformation that occurs when you rub your hands together?
mechanical energy transforming into thermal energy
What happens to energy when it is transformed?
it changes from one form to another but is conserved
What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?
friction
What type of energy is harnessed from water flow?
hydroelectric energy
What is the main environmental concern with using fossil fuels?
pollution
What type of energy is produced by chemical reactions, like in batteries?
chemical energy
What is the term for the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?
radiation
What do we call the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined?
net force
What is the primary source of energy for solar panels?
sunlight
What is the process of extracting oil from the ground called?
Drilling or fracking
What is the term for energy that comes from the sun?
solar energy
What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy in terms of transfer?
potential energy is stored, while kinetic energy is in motion
What is force?
a push or pull on an object
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy sources?
their dependence on weather conditions, costs, affect on environment
What is the term for gases released from burning fossil fuels that contribute to global warming?
greenhouse gases