Vocabulary
the ability to do work
energy
The biggest source of light energy
sun
Riding a scooter is an example of this kind of mechanical energy.
kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
Collision
Mechanical energy in motion is called ____________
Kinetic energy
If you imagine a drop of water about to fall down a waterfall, at the top of the waterfall the drop of water has this kind of energy.
Potential Energy
this form of energy cooks food in boiling water
thermal/heat energy
a light bulb converts electrical energy into which of the following energy?
light only
heat and light
heat only
light and motion
heat and light
The rate at which someone or something moves or travels is called _______?
Speed
______ energy is the only source of energy we can see.
Light Energy
This type of energy is present in a glass of water on a table?
Potential energy
Both of these types of energy produce "waves" and are a part of our bodies' senses. Some examples are your tv, and your phone
Sound & light energy
What energy CHANGE takes place when someone plugs a radio into an electrical outlet?
light energy changes to sound energy
sound energy changes into electrical energy
electrical energy changes into sound energy
chemical energy changes into sound energy
Electrical energy changes into sound energy
To watch and listen to something carefully is to ________?
Observe
The movement of energy from one place to another by sound, light, heat, force, or electric current.
Energy Transfer
Define M___ E___ L___ T___ S___
Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, Sound
A limitation or restriction, this could include limits on time, materials, and size.
Constraints
A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ ,________, & ________
electrical to mechanical, sound, and heat
A working model that can be tested and evaluated
Prototype
music coming from the radio, your loud vacuum cleaner, people talking on tv are all examples of this type of energy
sound energy
Guidelines or rules used to make a decision about something.
Criteria
Our potato battery and the energy stick would only work if the circuit we created was ______?
To work with others to reach a goal is called ____?
Collaborate