Forms of Energy
Energy Transformations
Vocabulary
Phase Change Graph
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable
Random Trivia
100
The amount of Potential Energy an object has is determined by it's ___________ and ___________.
Mass, Height
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
At what temperature does Potassium start to freeze?
145 C
100
Energy sources that can be replenished or refilled within a short period of time.
What is Renewable Energy?
100
How many bones are in the human hand?
27
200
The amount of Kinetic Energy an object has is determined by it's ___________ and ___________.
Mass, Velocity (speed)
200
Temperature at which all particle motion stops completely.
Absolute Zero
200
At what temperature does Potassium begin to Boil or Evaporate?
760 C
200
Energy sources whose supply is limited (runs out), and takes a very long time to form.
What is Nonrenewable Energy?
200
In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released?
1984
300
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
300
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
300
Heat always moves from ____________ objects to ____________ objects.
Warm to Cold
300
At 325 C, what phase of matter is Potassium in?
Liquid
300
What are Nonrenewable Energy sources?
300
In what year was the first Super Bowl played?
1967
400
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
400
Describe the energy transformation that occurs in a TV.
Electrical --> Radiant and Mechanical
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
True or False
Temperature always increases during phase changes. The higher temperature is needed to make and break bonds.
False
Temperature DOES NOT increase OR decrease during a phase change. Energy is instead used to make and break bonds.
400
What are Renewable Energy sources?
400
How many pounds (lbs) of food does a typical person eat in a year?
2,000 lbs
500
At which point does the pendulum have the most kinetic energy?
Point C
500
Describe the Energy Transformation that occurs when burning gasoline.
Chemical ---> Thermal
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
At what temperature does Potassium begin to melt?
145 C
500
Name at least 1 Advantage 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
At which point does the pendulum have the same amount of potential energy as point A.
Point E
600
Describe the energy transformation that occurs in Photosynthesis.
(Nuclear) --> Radiant --> Chemical
600
Label each point as either Conduction, Convection or Radiation.
A. Conduction
B. Radiation
C. Convection
600
During which two segments of the graph does a phase change occur?
B and D
600
Name at least 1 disadvantage 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
At which TWO points does the pendulum have equal potential and kinetic energy?
B and D
700
Describe the energy transformation that occurs when a house uses solar panels to power a cake batter mixer.
Radiant --> Electrical --> Mechanical
700
Explain the difference between Temperature and Thermal Energy
Temperature - AVERAGE Kinetic Energy
Thermal Energy - TOTAL Kinetic Energy
700
If a substance is boiling, why does it's temperature not increase or decrease until it has completely become a gas?
A. Energy absorbed is used to break bonds between particles
B. Energy absorbed is used to make bonds between particles
A. The energy that is absorbed is used to break the bonds between liquids particles so that the substance can become a gas.
700
If a car is traveling at 65 MPH , how many miles would it travel in 6 hours? FIRST TO ANSWER
390 miles