Energy
The ability to do work
Energy
Passes heat from one object to another
Heat Energy
True or False: Water is not a source of mechanical energy
False; is a source of mechanical energy
Particles that all move in the same direction
Current Electricity
The path taken by an electric current
Circuit
A car moving is an example of
Mechanical Energy
True or False: Conduction is heat passing through solids
True
Wind
What is an example of a conductor and insulator?
Insulator: Rubber
A ______ current is when the electrons flow in the same direction. Example: Batteries
Direct current
Passes heat from one object to another
Heat Energy
Fill in the blank: Heat keeps flowing until both objects are _______ hot
Equally
Coal, oil, and wood produce ______
Steam
Static Electricity
The outlets in your house is an example of
Alternating currents
True or False: Nuclear Energy pollutes the air.
False; it does not
What is convection?
Heat passing through liquids and solids
What turns the water turbines?
Falling water
What keeps electrons from moving to another conductor?
Insulator
A fuse or a circuit breaker
Batteries, the food we eat, and wood that is burning are all examples of
Chemical Energy
Give an example of convection and give an example of conduction.
Convection: Heating water on a stove, air movement in a home
Conduction: Hot soup heating up a metal spoon
What does a generator do?
Makes electricity
What happens in a thunderstorm?
Particles in clouds rub together, releasing electrons.
What is the difference between AMPS (amperes) and volts?
Volts: Tell how easily the current can move through the circuit
AMPS: Tells how strong the current is