Energy Transformations
Potential and Kinetic
Types of Energy
Definitions
100
Burning a candle.
Chemical energy -> heat energy + light energy
100
What is the process of saving up or storing energy?
Potential energy.
100
Energy that has the ability to fall; this type of energy increases the higher up you go.
Gravitational energy.
100
Energy is defined as _________.
The ability to do work.
200
Using a solar-powered calculator.
Radiant energy -> electrical energy ->light energy
200
A person running down the sidewalk has this type of energy.
(Mechanical) kinetic energy.
200
An atom splitting is this type of energy.
Nuclear energy.
200
Define gravity.
The force of attraction between all objects in the universe.
300
A solar panel on the roof of a building used to heat and cool the building.
Radiant energy -> electrical energy
300
A person that has just jumped from an airplane has this type of energy.
(Gravitational) potential and kinetic energy.
300
The sun is an example of this type of energy.
Heat, Radiant, Nuclear and Gravitational
300
List the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Energy can be not be created or destroyed.