Forms of Energy
The Experiment
Mr Shearman Specials
100

What is elastic potential energy (EPE)?

The energy stored in a material when it is deformed, such as by stretching, compressing, or twisting, and its ability to return to its original shape.

100

What was measured as the dependent variable?

Distance Travelled (cm)

100

David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?

David

200

What is kinetic energy (KE)?

The energy an object possesses due to its motion, meaning it's the energy of movement.

200

What can run, but never walks; has a mouth, but never talks; has a head, but never weeps; has a bed, but never sleeps?

A river

300

What are two forms of energy that are lost during the experiment due to friction and vibrations?

Thermal energy (TE) and Sound energy (SE)?

300

What day would yesterday be if Thursday was four days before the day after tomorrow?

Friday.

400

State the law of conservation of energy in your own words.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can never be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

400

What month of the year has 28 days?

All of them.

500

What comes down but never goes up?

Rain

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