use the force
what is gravity?
the energy of motion... (hint: begins with "K")
what is kinetic energy?
The part of a wind turbine that is pushed by the wind
what is a blade?
this type of electromagnetic wave has the widest wavelength, but brings us the most music
What are radio waves?
The last energy project you "should have" completed, this one converts mechanical energy into electricity
what is a wind turbine?
when two solid objects rub together, this force generates thermal energy
what is friction
This energy tends to be really hot
what is thermal energy?
the part of a wind turbine that converts mechanical energy to electromagnetic energy
What is a generator?
Of all the visible light, this rainbow color produces the most energy, because it has the highest wave frequency
what is violet / purple?
This mechanical energy project which "launched" you into the energy unit
What is the catapult project?
this force, uses friction of gases and liquids to slow to solid objects down
what is drag
This is the energy of every object when it is resting
What is potential energy?
This energy is made of both kinetic and potential energy... oh and is hinted at in the title of this category
what is mechanical energy?
This form of electromagnetic energy is an invisible light that produces thermal energy. It is often used to keep food (and animals) warm.
What is infrared light?
this project, was more of a demo on Tuesday... It showed how the thermal, electromagnetic, and radiation energies can create hot water and electricity... let's just say it was illuminating
what is solar energy?
Newton's 1st Law states that if a "body is at rest" it does this
what is stay that way?
The entire light spectrum (both visible and invisible) shockingly belongs to this type of energy
what is electromagnetic energy
Both electromagnetic and mechanical waves can be measured by their wavelength, frequency, and this "noisy" distance from rest to peak.
What is amplitude?
Of the seven on the electromagnetic spectrum, this band has the highest wave frequencies and created one big green super hero.
what are gamma-rays?
some of you thought this project was a "drag" which was part of the reason it was assigned
what is the parachute project?
Newton's 3rd law says that forces come in opposites and this (hint: it's a number)
Radiation and thermal energy, when traveling through air (and sometimes liquids) heats up solids through this method
what is convection
this part of a parachute "catches" the air and creates drag which is the opposing force to gravity
what is the canopy
While he didn't discover electricity, he did create the the alternating current (AC) system we use in our homes
Who is Tesla?
In your 2nd Earth project, wind, hydro, and solar are this type of energy source
what is renewable / sustainable energy?