Energy
This term describes the ability to do work or cause change, such as moving an object or heating water.
What is energy?
This type of energy is associated with the movement of atoms and molecules, and can be felt when you rub your hands together.
What is thermal (heat) energy?
This everyday example of energy conversion systems turns gasoline into motion and heat.
What is a car?
Measured in W, or J/s, this describes the rate at which energy is transferred or used.
What is power?
This person attended the Edmonton Pet Expo last weekend!
Who is Vince?
This law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
What is the law of conservation of energy?
This energy is given off by light bulbs, allowing us to see in the dark, and is a form of energy we can see with our eyes.
What is light energy?
In a car, the engine combusts fuel to power the vehicle forward. Identify the input energy in this scenario.
What is chemical potential energy?
What is LED (light-emitting diode)?
Ya like jazz? This person sure does!
Who is Marianne?
This is a general type of energy that is stored up and ready to be converted into useful energy.
What is potential energy?
This type of energy, found in the food we eat, is necessary for powering everything from muscle movement to cellular processes.
What is chemical potential energy?
At a hydroelectric dam, water flows through turbines to generate electricity. Identify the output energy in this scenario.
What is electrical energy?
This unit measures electrical energy usage on your utilities bill, and costs around $0.12 each.
What is kWh?
This person can serenade you with beautiful guitar tunes.
Who is Onur?
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed. Instead, it can only do this.
What is change forms (transform)?
This is the biggest source of energy for the Earth, powering photosynthesis and even creating fossil fuels over millions of years.
What is the sun?
This converter changes kinetic energy into electrical energy by moving a wire coil through a magnetic field.
What is an electric generator?
In a motor that is 80% efficient, this percentage of input energy is converted into waste energy.
What is 20%?
This person enjoys the mellow melodies of bossa nova.
Who is Skylar?
A blow dryer produces these 4 types of energy, which when added together, equal the total input energy.
What are kinetic, sound, light, and thermal energies?
This energy comes from deep inside the Earth and can be used to keep our homes warm or make electricity in places like Iceland.
What is geothermal energy?
In hand warmer packs, a chemical reaction produces warmth to heat your hands in cold weather. Identify the converter in this scenario.
What is the chemical reaction inside the pack?
A 1500W space heater will use this amount of energy (in kWh) if left running for 6 hours.
What is 9kWh?
This person harnesses the energy of UV rays to make delicate nail art.
(Bonus Question) Mr. Li is delighted to see this person in class today!
Who is Laura?
(Bonus Question) Who is Connor? (and everyone too!)