Vocabulary
the ability to do work
energy
The biggest source of light energy
sun
Riding a bike is an example of this kind of energy.
kinetic energy
Energy can not be lost or destroyed, only _______ into a different form of energy
changed/converted
the energy that comes from a substance whose molecules are vibrating faster due to a rise in temperature.
heat or thermal energy
The energy of motion
mechanical 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 two energies?
heat and light
All types of energy fall into one of these two categories of energy
Potential and Kinetic Energy
______ 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
This is the energy of motion.
kinetic energy
How can a roller coaster gain potential energy?
Go higher
Which energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
sound energy
This word means to change from one form of energy to another
convert
What energy CHANGE takes place when someone plugs a radio into an electrical outlet?
Electrical energy changes into sound energy
Both of these types of energy produce "waves" and are a part of our bodies' senses.
Sound & light energy
A hair dryer transforms _______energy to _____ ,________, & ________
electrical to mechanical, sound, and heat
Energy that is the SUM of kinetic and potential energy
Mechanical Energy
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy is never created or destroyed, it is only ________ from one form to another.
changed
Energy you produce by vibrating chords at various lengths
sound energy
Half-life, fallout and sickness are associated with this energy
nuclear energy
How do plants change light energy from the sun into food?
Photosynthesis
In regards to energy, what does the acronym MELTS stand for?
Mechanical
Electrical
Light
Thermal
Sound