Energy Vocabulary
What is energy?
the ability to make things move or change
At what point in a roller coaster ride is there kinetic energy?
whenever it is moving
TRUE or FALSE: When a pencil is sitting still on a flat table, it has no energy.
TRUE
Why did the rescue workers need our help in this unit?
to come up with a solution to power their equipment in emergencies
What is kinetic energy?
the energy something has because it is moving
At what point in a roller coaster ride does the coaster have the MOST potential energy?
when it is at the top of a hill or peak
TRUE or FALSE: When a ball is perched on the peak of a roof and about to fall, it has kinetic energy.
FALSE
What is one example of human energy being captured to generate electricity?
turning a crank or similar
What does it mean to convert something?
to change from one type to another
At what point in a roller coaster ride does the coaster have the MOST kinetic energy
when it is going down a hill or slope
What is an example of something that has kinetic energy in this classoom?
anything moving
What is the name of our "boss" from the Energy Research Lab?
Morgan Lewis
What does it mean to transfer something?
to move from one thing or place to another
When a roller coaster is climbing up a steep slope, what kind of energy does the coaster have?
kinetic energy
What is an example of something in this classroom that has potential energy?
something with stored energy
A car with a full tank of gas is speeding down the freeway. What kind of energy does this car have?
BOTH potential AND kinetic
What is a system?
a set of interacting parts working together to form a complex whole
TRUE or FALSE: When a roller coaster ride is turned off at the end of the day, there is still energy in the system.
FALSE
What type of energy is sunlight?
light energy
What energy source did we decide would be the best energy source for the rescue workers?
human energy