6.8A - KPE & GPE
What is Kinetic Potential Energy?
An object in motion
What is Chemical Potential Energy?
Energy stored in between the particles that make up objects
What does M stand for in MELTS?
Mechanical energy
What is an example of an energy transformation?
TBD
What is a longitudinal wave?
A wave where the waves are made from pushing horizontally
What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
Whenever an object is at the highest point
What is Elastic Potential Energy?
Whenever an object is being stretched or compressed
What does E stand for in MELTS?
Electrical energy
What energy transformations happens whenever we are running?
Chemical to Mechanical
What is a transverse wave?
A wave where the waves are made perpendicular to each other
Where does an object have the HIGHEST GPE?
At the highest point
When will we have a great Elastic Potential Energy?
Whenever an object is stretched or compressed to the max
What does T stand for in MELTS?
Thermal energy
What energy transformation happens during photosynthesis?
Light to Chemical
What does a transverse wave look like?
A U shape/ a Parabola
Where does an object have the HIGHEST KE?
At the lowest point
How do we know Chemical Potential Energy is being produced?
Whenever particles are being released
What does S stand for in MELTS?
Sound energy
What energy transformation happens while we are driving?
Chemical to Mechanical to Electrical
What does a longitudinal wave look like?
It goes straight in a circular motion
When does an object change from GPE to KE?
Whenever it starts to go in motion from resting
What is an example of Chemical Potential Energy meeting Elastic Potential Energy?
TBD
What does C stand for in MELTSC?
Chemical energy
What energy transformation happens whenever we eat?
Chemical to Mechanical to Thermal
What type of wave includes ocean waves?
Transverse wave