Forms of Energy
Potential or Kinetic
Energy Conversion A
Energy Conversion B
Vocabulary
100
This form of energy describes the movement of molecules. Hint, its going to increase in the next few months.
What is thermal energy?
100
Chemical energy has this type of energy.
What is potential energy?
100
Photosynthesis.
Radiant Energy --> Chemical Energy
100
Atomic Bomb
Nuclear Energy --> Thermal Energy + Radiant Energy + Mechanical Energy
100
Kinetic Energy
the energy associated with motion.
200
This type of energy the Sun emits every second.
What is radiant energy (electromagnetic)?
200
The Superman roller coaster starts off by increasing this type of energy.
What is potential energy?
200
Combustion of Fuel for Automobiles
Chemical Energy (Gasoline) --> Mechanical Energy + Thermal Energy
200
Hydroelectric Power
Mechanical Energy --> Electric Energy
200
Potential Energy
Stored Energy
300
Inside the core of every star, heavier elements are being produced through this process.
What is nuclear fusion?
300
Ultraviolet radiation travels as waves but has the energy to cause cancer in humans. This is because UV has this type of energy.
What is potential energy and kinetic energy?
300
A plugged in lamp with an inefficient light bulb.
Electrical --> Thermal + Radient Energy
300
Cellular Respiration
Chemical Energy --> Chemical Energy
300
Gravitational Potential Energy
the energy that is dependent with height.
400
When work is applied to an object this type of energy is added.
What is mechanical energy?
400
The energy of the Colorado river was able to produce this wonder of the world. This wonder can be seen in outer space.
What is the grand canyon?
400
Running in a marathon
Chemical Energy --> Mechanical Energy
400
Steam Engine
Thermal Energy --> Mechanical Energy
400
The Law of Conversation of Energy
Energy is neither created or destroyed but transformed.
500
The atomic bomb helped to put an end to WW2. The bomb was created using this type of process.
What is nuclear fission?
500
ATP is the energy molecule that fuels all of Earth's organisms. It contains potential energy and releases energy when this breaks off.
What is phosphorus?
500
Windmills There are three steps!!
Radiant Energy --> Mechanical Energy --> Electrical Energy
500
When an out of control car breaks.
Mechanical Energy --> Thermal Energy
500
I joule of energy equals this.
1 kg X m^2 _________ s^2
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