Energy Basics
the energy of an object that is due to the objects motion
kinetic energy
electrical energy
the process of changing one form of energy into another form is know as?
an energy transformation
what is the ultimate source of energy for everything?
THE SUN
the process by which plants convert the suns energy into stored glucose (sugar)
photosynthesis
the energy that an object has because of the position, condition, or chemical composition of the object
potential energy
potential energy that is dependent on height is known as?
gravitational potential energy
a windmill uses wind energy and converts it into what type of energy?
electrical energy
this is a resources that is used faster than it is replenished
nonrenewable resouce
what gas do plants give off?
carbon dioxide
a leaf falling from a tree has which type of energy?
kinetic energy
energy that is released by fission (breaking atoms) and fusion (atoms joining)?
nuclear energy
a battery stores __________ energy and converts it into electrical energy?
chemical energy
how are fossil fuels formed
buried plants and animal cells are exposed to heat and pressure and slowly turn into coal, oil, and natural gas
why is the sun necessary for plants?
plants convert the sun's energy into food
a picture hanging on a wall is an example of which type of energy?
potential energy
buring fossil fuels is an example of which type of energy?
chemical energy
is chemical energy considered potential or kinetic?
potential
what type of resource is natural gas?
nonrenewable
plants can be used for which type of energy resource?
biomass
What type of energy does a roller coaster have going up/down hill?
What type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top of the hill?
kinetic energy
potential energy
energy due to an objects motion or position?
mechanical energy
what is the energy transformation of a flashlight? (Hint: its 3 steps)
Chemical---- electrical---- light
what is biomass?
plant material, manure, or any other organic matter that is used as an energy source
what is the energy transformation that occurs in a plant?
light energy------- chemical energy