Name the three types of potential energies that can act on objects from a distance that we worked on in the lab.
Gravitational (ramp), Electromagnetic (balloon), and Magnetic (magnets)
What energy transformation occurs when energy is used to start a fan?
Electrical to mechanical
This form of energy is stored inside the nucleus of the sun and releases energy in the form of heat and light.
What is nuclear energy?
Out of books on the table, me eating food, or children playing. Which has energy?
Everything, the books, me, and children all have energy
What is one way to increase the amount of potential energy in a electromagnetic system?
Increase the height or distance between objects
These two things affect gravitational potential energy.
What is height and mass?
When pulling back a rubber band, _______ energy transfers to _________ energy.
What is kinetic, potential?
When an object loses its potential energy it is transferred into-
Kinetic Energy
A cell phone demonstrates these 5 energies.
What is chemical, electrical, radiant, sound and thermal?
Topic 1: In the process of fusion, nuclear energy is released when the nucleus
joins or comes together
What will happen to the kinetic energy if you double the mass?
the kinetic energy is doubled