Energy Transformations
A reaction of chemical substances. An example is a battery.
Chemical Energy
True or False?
True
Energy makes things move.
What is the scientific word for an educated guess?
Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a scientific educated guess.
What is potential energy?
Energy that is stored in a specific position.
This type of energy can be transferred from one object to another in the form of heat.
Thermal Energy
In the process some energy is always converted to heat.
True or False?
True!
In the process some energy is always converted to heat.
What time is considered late to homeroom?
After 8:03 am is considered late to homeroom
Jessica running down a hill is an example of potential energy.
True or False?
False!
Movement is happening as Jessica is running down.
Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion. It can be used to generate electricity, to power our homes.
Nuclear Energy
Energy can be transferred from one form of energy to another.
True or False?
True!
Energy can be transferred from one form of energy to another.
What percent of your grade are test and quizzes?
Test and quizzes are 40% of your grade.
What is kinetic energy?
Energy that happens because of movement or motion.
Form of energy related with vibrations and waves.
Sound Energy
Weight or mass can affect the kinetic energy of an object.
True or False?
True
Weight and mass can affect the kinetic energy of an object.
What are the high utility words of the week?
Elaborate and Valid
A ball rolling down a hill is an example of Kinetic Energy.
True or False?
True!
A ball rolling down a hill is an example of Kinetic Energy.
Potential + Kinetic Energy combined is called ....
Mechanical Energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
True or False.
True!
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
What are the three science classroom rules?
1) Respect
2) Timeliness
3) Preparedness
Emily holds the ball at 5 feet before she drops it.
Is this an example of potential or kinetic energy?
Potential Energy