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Energy
The ability to cause change.
Work
Is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied over a distance.
Fossil Fuels
Are nonrenewable and may cause pollution.
An insect flying is an example of what?
Kinetic Energy
Name this energy transformation:
Shooting a basketball
Kinetic-Potential
Kinetic Energy
Energy that is created by motion.
Radiant Energy
The energy that electromagnetic waves carry.
The Law of Conservation energy
Energy can be transferred from one form into another or transferred from one region to another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Name this energy transformation:
A toaster toasting bread
Electric-Thermal
Name this energy transformation:
Riding a bicycle
Mechanical
Potential Energy
is stored energy due to the interactions between objects or particles.
Mechanical Energy
The total energy of an object or group of objects due to large scale motions and interactions.
Elastic Potential Energy
Is energy that is stored in objects that are compressed or stretched, such as springs and rubber bands.
Name this energy transformation:
A car using gasoline
Chemical-Kinetic
Name this energy transformation:
Riding a bicycle and applying brakes
Mechanical-Thermal
Nuclear Energy
Energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom.
Chemical Potential Energy
Is energy stored in the chemical bonds between atoms .
An airplane idling on the runway: What form of energy is this?
Potential Energy
Name this energy transformation:
Solar Panels on a house
Radiant-Electric
Name this energy transformation:
Using a cell phone then plugging it into a charger.
Radiant-Electric
Electric Energy
Energy that an electric current carries.
Thermal Energy
Energy due to the motion of particles that make up an object.
What form of energy is this?
Feeling the heat from a running car engine?
Thermal Energy.
Name this energy transformation:
Microwave
Electric-Radiant
Name this energy transformation:
Holding a ball over a roof
Gravitational Potential Energy