Forms of Energy
Which form of energy is produced when atoms and molecules bump into each other?
Heat Energy
What is the energy conversion when a toaster makes toast?
Electrical to heat
Kinetic or potential energy? A yo-yo in motion.
kinetic
What is the definition of energy?
The ability to do work and/or be changed.
Which form of energy has electrons in atoms creating energy?
Light Energy
What is the energy conversion when gasoline make a car move?
chemical to mechanical
Kinetic or potential energy? A stone sitting on a cliff.
potential energy
What is kinetic energy?
The energy of moving objects.
This energy is created when matter moves or vibrates.
Sound Energy
What is the energy conversion when you eat an apple and then ride your bike?
chemical to mechanical
Kinetic or potential energy? A bird sitting on a wire.
potential energy
What is potential energy?
The stored energy in objects that are not moving.
This energy is created from charged particles.
Electrical Energy
What is the energy conversion when you turn on a cell phone?
chemical to light
Kinetic or potential energy? A stone falling from a cliff.
kinetic energy
What is the major source of energy for the earth?
The Sun
This energy is associated with the movement and position of an object.
Mechanical Energy
What is the energy conversion when you turn on a computer?
electrical to light
Kinetic or potential energy? An arrow flying towards a target.
kinetic energy
Why is energy not matter?
Energy does not have mass or take up space.