Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy is caused by ________
motion
Potential energy is based on __________
position
Give the energy transformation that occurs in a fan
Electrical --> mechanical
State the law of conservation of energy
Energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transformed.
Why is electricity considered kinetic energy?
electrons are moving
What is the most common form of potential energy?
Gravitational
Give the energy transformation that occurs in a battery
Chemical --> electrical
What is a Rube Goldberg machine?
A machine that makes a simple task more complicated
Name four types of kinetic energy
electrical, radiant, thermal, mechanical, sound, magnetic
Where is energy stored in chemical energy?
Bonds
Name a device which converts sound energy to electrical energy
Name two types of potential energy that your body always has
chemical, gravitational
Draw a diagram of a pendulum and mark where the swinging ball has the MOST kinetic energy
bottom of swing
Name four types of potential energy
Solar panel
Which of Dalton's points is proved wrong by nuclear energy?
Atoms are indestructible
Which two forms of kinetic energy are caused by waves?
Radiant, sound
What is the special term for splitting the nucleus of an atom?
Nuclear fission
Name the two energy transformations that occur between a dam and a light turning on in your house
Gravitational --> mechanical --> electrical
What unit is used for energy?
Joules