Types of Energy
Energy Conversions
Fusion and Fission
Heat Transfer
Grab Bag
100
energy stored in the nucleus of atoms
What is nuclear energy?
100
when energy changes from one type to another, an energy _____________ has occurred
What is conversion?
100
the joining of smaller nuclei to make bigger nuclei... and product of this is energy.
What is fusion?
100
the three methods of heat transfer
What is conduction, convection, and radiation?
100
the ability to do work or cause change
What is energy?
200
energy created by the flow of electrons
What is electrical energy?
200
the energy conversion in this situation: A tree in sunlight
What is radiant to chemical?
200
the breaking apart of larger nuclei into smaller nuclei
What is fission?
200
type of heat transfer in this situation: Evan putting his hand on a hot stove and burning himself.
What is conduction?
200
the unit for energy
What is joules?
300
energy stored in the bonds of atoms
What is chemical energy?
300
the energy conversion in this situation: A wind turbine spinning.
What is mechanical to electrical?
300
this way of getting nuclear energy produces radioactive waste that has to be buried for millions of years to decay.
What is fission?
300
the type of heat transfer in this situation: Heat from a fire.
What is radiation?
300
the location of highest potential energy on a roller coaster
What is at the top of the highest hill?
400
energy produced by electromagnetic waves
What is radiant (light) energy?
400
energy conversion in this situation: A light bulb being turned on.
What is electrical to radiant?
400
this way of getting nuclear energy produces no waste nor pollution and puts out a lot more energy.
What is fusion?
400
type of heat transfer n in this situation: A shirt being ironed.
What is conduction?
400
the number and correct unit of the acceleration due to gravity
What is 9.8 m/s^2?
500
the sum of kinetic and potential energy
What is mechanical energy?
500
energy conversion in this situation: A toaster making toast.
What is electrical to thermal?
500
where fusion and fission take place
What is in the nucleus of an atom?
500
type of heat transfer in this situation: Heated air rises to the top of a room and is replaced by cooler air.
What is convection?
500
Solve the riddle: What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
What is your name?
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