Types of Energy
The Sun and nuclear power plants use this type of energy
Nuclear energy
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system
Mercury
1000 J of energy is input to a system as electrical energy
250 J is converted to useful light energy. How much waste energy is generated?
750 J
Energy generated when electrons move around a circuit
Electrical energy
Kicking a ball
Transfer
Energy produced by the vibration of particles
Sound energy
Is the population of the Toowoomba in 2024 closest to
a) 150,000
b) 185,000
c) 215,000
B
1000 J of energy is input to a system as electrical energy
400 J is converted to useful light energy.
How much is energy is wasted?
600 J
Energy stored in the chemical bonds of substances
Chemical energy
Rollercoaster rolling down a slope
Transformation
The energy found in food
Chemical energy
What is the capital city of Italy
Rome
1000 J of energy is input into a system as electrical energy. 650 J is converted to waste (heat).
How many joules of energy is useful?
350 J
When energy is moved from one object to another
Energy transfer
Using your hands to move a stick
Transfer
Energy which travels by waves or particles, particularly electromagnetic radiation
Light (radiant)
What is the biggest selling music album of all time?
Thriller (Michael Jackson)
Rubbing your hands together to generate warmth – 1000J input (____), 400J useful energy (____), 600J waste (sound).
Fill in the blanks.
Kinetic, heat
When one type of energy is changed into another type
Energy transformation
Using fuel to power your car
Energy transformation
Energy stored in compressed or stretched objects
Elastic potential energy
Which is the highest grossing film of all time?
Avatar
A car driving down the road – 10 000J input (chemical energy), 3000J useful energy (______), 4000J waste (______), 3000J waste (______).
Fill in the blanks.
Kinetic, heat, sound
Define the term "energy"
The ability to do work
What types of energy are transformed when a phone is being charged?
Electrical (kinetic) to chemical (potential)