Energy
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Vocabulary
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When speed of an object increases what is the effect on kinetic energy? 

When speed of an object increases kinetic energy increases. 

100

What is the main character's first name? 

William

100

What is the definition of a system?

a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

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Can both living and non-living things have energy? 

Yes both living and non-living things can have energy. Examples: 

200

When mass decreases what is the effect on kinetic energy? 

Kinetic Energy decreases

200

How did the main character get the material needed to build his energy invention? 

He got materials from the scrap yard near his school. 

200

What is the definition of a claim? 

a proposed answer to a question about the natural world

200

Can objects create their own energy? 

Nothing creates energy. If something has energy, the energy must have been transferred from something else. 

300

When mass increases what is the effect on total energy. 

Total Energy increases

300

What was the book that William was reading in the library called? 

Using Energy 

300

What is the definition of a generator? 

a machine that can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy

300

Can an object work without an energy source? 

Nothing can work without an energy source. 

400

Can an object create energy? 

Noting creates energy. If something has energy, the energy must have been transferred from something else. 

400

What type of energy system does William build to pump water for his family's farm? 

A wind turbine, dynamo, battery, and water pump. 

400

What does CER stand for when using a scientific argument?

C- Claim E - Evidence R - Reasoning

400

Draw potential energy, kinetic energy, and total energy graphs as they relate to the places identified on the ramp. See board.

See board. 

500

What is the mathematical equation for kinetic energy?

1/2mass *v^2

500

What is another name for a dynamo? Hint* We have talked about them in class. 

Generator

500

What is the definition of transfer?

to move from one object to another or one place to another

500

What is the Chapter 2 Question?

How can the rescue workers get energy to the batteries in their equipment during rescue missions?