Types of Energy
Plugging in a cord to an electrical outlet is what type of energy?
electrical
is elastic energy potential or kinetic
potential
plugging in a lamp (3 energy transformations)
electrical, light, thermal
plugging in a dryer
electrical, mechanical, thermal, sound
What are the highest and lowest points in transverse wave
crest- highest
trough- lowest
Light from the sun is called what type of energy?
Radiant
is mechanical energy potential or kinetic
kinetic
wind turbine
mechanical from blades to electrical
playing the piano
mechanical to sound
which wave has parts that are closer together and parts that are more spread apart
longitudinal
The type of energy you hear from a piano
Sound
the definition of potential energy
stored energy
hydro electric plant
gravitational potential, mechanical, electrical
What is the law of conservation of energy
you cannot create or destroy energy
2 main parts of a longitudinal wave
rarefaction zone and compression zone
Energy from particles moving quickly. Ex. Fire
Thermal
The definition of kinetic energy
energy in motion
list the 3 energy transformations that happen in a flashlight
chemical from batteries, electrical down the wire, light at the bulb
A bunny eating grass
chemical to chemical
The particles in a transverse wave move ________to the waves direction
perpendicular
The type of energy from rotating windmill blades
Mechanical
food, gas and batteries are all what type of energy?
chemical
a runner eats pasta for dinner and runs a half marathon in the morning
chemical to mechanical
A carrot growing in the ground
radiant to chemical
particles in a longitudinal wave move ________ to the waves direction
parallel