6 Forms of Energy
Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Energy Transformations
Vocabulary
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable
Random Trivia
100
Identify the 6 forms of Energy using the acronym (abbreviation) below.
MR. CENT
Mechanical
Radiant
Chemical
Electrical
Nuclear
Thermal
100
The amount of Potential Energy an object has is determined by it's ___________ and ___________.
Mass, Height
100
Identify the energy transformation that occurs in each device below.
1. Electric Motor
2. Electric Generator
1. Electric --> Mechanical
2. Mechanical --> Electrical
100
Match air definition with the correct vocab term.
1. Heat transfer through direct contact.
2. Heat transfer where warm air rises, cold air sinks
3. Heat transfer through a vacuum, like outer space
1. Conduction
2. Convection
3. Radiation
100
Energy sources that can be replenished or refilled within a short period of time.
What is Renewable Energy?
100
How many sides does a dodecagon have?
12
200
Identify each of the three examples below as one of the SIX forms of energy.
1. Fusion Reaction within the Sun
2. Paddling a boat
3. Phone Charger
1. Nuclear
2. Mechanical
3. Electrical
200
The amount of Kinetic Energy an object has is determined by it's ___________ and ___________.
Mass, Velocity (speed)
200
Describe the Energy transformation that occurs when a roller coaster reaches the bottom of a hill and starts to go back up.
(use potential and kinetic in your answer)
Kinetic --> Potential
200
Temperature at which all particle motion stops completely.
Your answer must also include the temperature value
Absolute Zero
0 K
200
Energy sources whose supply is limited (runs out), and takes a very long time to form.
What is Nonrenewable Energy?
200
How many US states border the Atlantic Ocean?
14
300
Identify each of the three examples below as one of the SIX forms of energy.
1. Door Bell Ring
2. Natural Gas
3. The Sun
1. Mechanical (Sound)
2. Chemical
3. Nuclear --> Radiant
300
Identify each definition below.
1. Stored Energy
2. Energy of Motion
1. Potential Energy
2. Kinetic Energy
300
Describe the energy transformation that occurs in a TV.
Electrical --> Radiant and Mechanical
300
Heat always moves from ____________ objects to ____________ objects.
Warm to Cold
300
What are Nonrenewable Energy sources?
300
How many feet tall is the Statue of Liberty from base to torch?
305 ft.
400
Identify each of the three examples below as one of the SIX forms of energy.
1. TV
2. Pretzels
3. Fission Reaction in a PowerPlant
1. Radiant / Mechanical
2. Chemical
3. Nuclear
400
At which point does the pendulum have the most amount of Kinetic energy?
Point C
400
Describe the Energy Transformation that occurs when burning gasoline.
Chemical ---> Thermal
400
Identify each example as either conduction, convection, or radiation.
1. Steam rising from hot chocolate
2. Holding a cup of hot chocolate
3. Tanning Bed
1. Convection
2. Conduction
3. Radiation
400
What are Renewable Energy sources?
400
How many legs does a lobster have?
10
500
Identify each image below as one of the 6 forms of energy.
1. Chemical (stored in coal and fossil fuels)
2. Mechanical
3. Electrical
500
At which TWO points does the pendulum have equal potential and kinetic energy?
B and D
500
Describe the energy transformation that occurs in Photosynthesis.
(Nuclear) --> Radiant --> Chemical
500
True or False
1. All three temperature scales can be used to measure the same thing.
2. 100 F and 100 C are the same temperature.
3. Absolute Zero is the lowest possible (theoretically) temperature
1. True
2. False
3. True
500
Name at least 2 Advantages of Nuclear Energy
Lots of energy from a single powerplant
Does not produce CO2 and pollute atmosphere
Reliable
500
The Shanghai Tower, the 3rd largest building in the world, has how many floors?
128
600
Identify each image below as one of the 6 forms of energy.
1. Mechanical
2. Chemical
3. Nuclear
600
At which point(s) does the Roller Coaster have the MOST KINETIC and LEAST POTENTIAL ENERGY?
Point 4
Least amount of Height, Most amount of Speed
600
Describe the energy transformation that occurs when a house uses solar panels to power a cake batter mixer.
Radiant --> Electrical --> Mechanical
600
Label each point as either Conduction, Convection or Radiation.
A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
600
Name at least 2 disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Waste
Risk of Accident
Nonrenewable
Expensive to build
600
How many zeros are in the number 1 Centillion?
303 zeros.
700
Identify each Nuclear Reaction (fusion or fission).
1. Splitting an atom, occurs in powerplants.
2. Joining of two atoms, occurs in the sun
1. Fission
2. Fusion
700
At which point(s) does the roller coaster have EQUAL amounts of Potential and Kinetic Energy?
Point 2 (maybe point 5...it'd be close)
700
Describe the Energy transformation that occurs within a nuclear power plant (4 steps)
- involves steam spinning a turbine
Nuclear --> Thermal --> Mechanical --> Electrical
700
Explain the difference between Temperature and Thermal Energy
Temperature - AVERAGE Kinetic Energy
Thermal Energy - TOTAL Kinetic Energy
700
When comparing an individual power plant, which type—nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, or solar—produces the greatest amount of energy?
Nuclear, by far
700
How many keys are on a standard (full size) keyboard?
105