Forms of Energy
What type of energy does a kite stuck in a tree have?
Potential energy
At what point on a rollercoaster does the cart have the most potential energy?
Highest point/ top of hill/ point A
This is a renewable energy resource that uses thermal energy from within the Earth.
Geothermal energy
a bee buzzing produces this type of energy
sound energy
What is the equation for work?
w= F x d
A ball thrown in the air has what type of energy?
mechanical energy
At what point on a rollercoaster does the cart have the most kinetic energy?
bottom of hill/ spot where it is going the fastest/ POINT C
a renewable energy resource that uses potential energy of elevated water.
hydroelectric energy
a cell phone battery uses this type of energy
electric energy
What is the unit for work?
Joule/ J
What type of energy does a space heater use?
thermal energy
When does the roller coaster start to slow down?
going up the second hill. C --> D
this energy resource uses photovoltaic cells to produce electric energy?
solar energy
rubbing your hands together produces this type of energy
thermal energy
If I push a box to the right, which way does the box need to move in order for work to be done?
mechanical energy
Name three energy transformations that occur in a rollercoaster.
Potential --> Kinetic --> Thermal
Potential --> Mechanical --> Thermal
uses chemical energy stored millions of years ago within the cells of living organisms.
fossil fuels
sunlight gives off this type of energy
radiant energy
A pulled back bow has what type of energy? (bow and arrow)
potential energy
A microwave uses what type of energy?
Radiant Energy
What happens to the total energy of the roller coaster as it goes through the track?
IT STAYS THE SAME
nonrenewable energy resource that uses potential energy stored within atoms.
Nuclear energy
Name the type of energy resource that uses wood, manure, and trash.
biomass
What two factors effect gravitational potential energy? EXPLAIN IT
Mass- the more mass the more GPE
Distance/ Height- the more height the more GPE