Vocabulary
This means to come in contact with another object.
Collide
True or False: The higher that start position the faster an object moves down the runaway.
True: Less Time to travel
The blinking of the street light at night.
Motion, Sound, Heat, Light
Light
Energy Source: Gravity
Evidence of Energy Transfer:
A- An apple falls down to the ground
B- The pencil sits on the table
A- An apple falls down to the ground
Why would someone complete multiple trials of an experiment?
The less chance for error.
The more data you collect to see that your answer is accurate.
Not moving
Stationary
True or False: The higher the starting position the less potential energy the object will have?
False:
The higher the position on a ramp, the MORE potential energy the object will have.
The beeping of a car horn.
Motion, Sound, Heat, Light
Sound
Energy Source: The D-cell
Evidence of Energy Transfer:
A- The switch opens
B- The motor spins
B- The motor spins
True: The variable is what you are testing
(For example, the launch arm position, the cork)
Energy that matter has because of motion
Kinetic
True or False: Kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy when the ball hits the cork.
False: The cork receives kinetic energy to make it move.
Motion, Sound, Heat, Light
Heat, Sound, Light
Energy Source: The Sun
Evidence of Energy Transfer:
A- Plants grow
B- The pillow is comfortable
A- Plants grow
Energy that matter has because of position
Potential Energy
True or False: When the ball hits the cork, the ball DOES NOT lose energy and the cork DOES NOT gain energy.
False: When the ball hits the cork, the ball DOES lose energy and the cork DOES gain energy.
Motion, Sound, Heat, Light
Heat, Light
Energy Source: Gravity
Evidence of Energy Transfer:
A- The book sits on the floor.
B- The balls rolls down the ramp
B- The balls rolls down the ramp
What happens when objects collide and energy is transferred from the object with more energy to the object with less energy
Transfer of Energy
True or False: Gravity has more time to act on a ball from a higher position than a lower position
True.
The fan cooling off a room
Motion, Sound, Heat, Light
Motion
Energy Source: The D-Cell
Evidence of Energy Transfer:
A- The light turns on
B- The wire is connected
A- The light turns on