Kinetic/Potential Energy
What kind of energy transfer occurs in a solar panel?
Nuclear -> Electrical -> Thermal
Turning on a light bulb is an example of this type of energy.
Electrical
If a simple loop rollercoaster has 10 Joules of energy at the top, what is the ratio of PE to KE at half the original height?
50/50
Stored energy or energy that an object has due to its position.
What is potential energy?
Energy an object has due to its motion.
What is mechanical energy?
What kind of energy transfer occurs when skiing?
Gravitational -> Mechanical
Friction is an example of this type of energy.
Thermal
If a simple loop rollercoaster has 10 Joules of energy at the top, how much Kinetic Energy is at 40% the original height?
6 J
The energy any object has because of its motion.
What is kinetic energy?
Energy due to heat transfer.
What is thermal energy?
What kind of energy transfer occurs from the toaster to making your toast?
Electrical -> Thermal
A satellite orbiting the earth is an example of this type of energy.
Gravitational
If a simple loop rollercoaster has 10 Joules of energy at the top, how much remains at 40% the original height?
4 J
On a rollercoaster, where would the object have the most Potential Energy
At its highest point
What energy transfers occur in a hydroelectric dam?
Mechanical -> Electrical -> Thermal
The sun is an example of this type of energy.
Nuclear
If a simple loop rollercoaster has 10 Joules of energy at the top, how much Kinetic Energy is at 3/4 the original height?
2.5 J
On a rollercoaster, where would the object have the most Kinetic energy?
At its lowest point
What energy transfers occur in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear -> Thermal -> Mechanical -> Electrical -> Thermal
Food or Fuel is an example of this type of energy.
Chemical
If a simple loop rollercoaster has 10 Joules of energy at the top, how much remains at 3/4 the original height?
7.5 J