Potential/Kinetic
When something has stored energy
Potential Energy
What is the variable called when you change something in the experiement?
Independent Variable
If an object is in motion, this is the type of energy...
Mechanical Energy
This is a renewable energy source that comes from burning organic material.
Biomass
A flashlight has four energy transformations, what are the first two types?
Chemical (battery) and Electrical
The energy of motion is...
Kinetic Energy
When you are measuring a variable in an experiment, what do you call that?
Dependent Variable
Define Thermal Energy
The energy of motion and arrangements of particles within an object that is at rest.
Where does solar energy come from?
The Sun
A pencil sharpener has two types of energy being used, they are in order,
The __________ an object moves, the ___________ kinetic energy it has.
The FASTER an object moves, the MORE kinetic energy it has.
What is the variable called when it is the same across all experiments?
The Constant
If I have potential stored energy in an atom's nucleus, I have this type of energy.
Nuclear Energy
Hydropower has three disadvantages, name at least two.
Floods the land
Harmful to wildlife
Expensive to build
The ________ energy in food can be transferred to ________ energy when you swing a baseball bat.
The CHEMICAL energy in food can be transferred to MECHANICAL energy when you swing a baseball bat.
An object has the most potential energy when it is...
at rest (on a shelf, at the top of a hill, in park)
How many Independent Variables can you change in an experiment?
1 (one)
This energy comes from the sun or other light sources.
Radiant Energy
This energy source relies on hot spots, and sometimes will shut down due to the lack of steam being generated.
Geothermal Energy
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that,
Energy cannot be created or destroyed only transformed or transferred.
An object has the most Kinetic energy when it is...
in motion (rolling down the hill, falling from the shelf)
How many parts does a hypothesis need to have in order to be a valid one?
4 (if, then, IV, and DV)
What is Electrical Energy and where does it come from?
The energy of electric charges, they come from moving electrons.
This non-renewable energy source is the most abundant fossil fuel in America.
Coal
Heat