Types of Energy
Forms of Energy
Energy Sources
Transforming Energy
Transferring Energy
100
What is potential energy?
stored energy
100
Name one form of energy.
Mechanical Electrical Chemical Gravitational Nuclear Thermal Sound
100
What is the definition of renewable energy?
there is an unlimited supply of this energy source it will not run out
100
What does transformation mean?
Energy is changing from one form to another
100

What does transferring thermal energy mean?

how heat moves from one place to another

200
What is an example of kinetic energy?
(any type of energy that is moving)
200
What form of energy do we use when we press a button?
Mechanical energy
200

This energy source comes from the sun and is harnessed using solar panels.

What is solar energy?

200
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
Energy cannot be created nor destroyed it can only change forms.
200

When you eat food, your body converts the chemical energy into this type of energy for physical activity.

What is mechanical energy?

300
At the top of a roller coaster what type of energy is taking place?
potential (it has the potential to move)
300
What form of energy is used when the leaves fall off a tree?
gravitational
300

Name an example of a non-renewable source.

coal nuclear oil (petroleum) natural gas

300
Name a type of energy and a form of energy.
Types: Kinetic Potential Forms: Mechanical Gravitational Electrical Thermal Sound Chemical
300

The energy used to keep food cold in a refrigerator is this type.

What is electrical energy?

400
What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
Potential = stored, non-moving energy Kinetic = active, moving energy
400
What is the first form of energy we use when we plug a cell phone charger into an outlet?
Mechanical
400

The energy released from splitting atomic nuclei is used in this type of power generation.

What is nuclear energy?

400

The energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring is this type of potential energy.

What is elastic potential energy?

400

The energy used to heat food in a microwave comes from this type of energy.

What is electromagnetic energy?

500
A remote control has stored chemical energy in the ______________.
battery
500
What two forms of energy do we see when a log is burning on fire?
chemical ( it is burning) and thermal ( it is producing heat)
500

This energy type is harnessed from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

What is chemical energy?

500

List the forms of energy used: Plugging a toaster into an outlet and pushing down the button.

(4- forms)

Mechanical, electrical, thermal and some sound ( POP!)

500

The energy required to push or lift objects in various tasks around the house involves this type of energy.

What is mechanical energy?

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