Nuclear Energy
Types of Energy
Thermal Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
100
This combining of atoms to create a bigger one is called this
What is nuclear fusion
100
An object's movement creates this type of energy
What is mechanical
100
Transfer of heat by touch
What is conduction
100
This is considered motion energy
What is kinetic energy
100
This is energy is stored energy
What is potential energy
200
The splitting of an atom into smaller ones is called this
What is nuclear fission
200
Energy stored in bonds of atoms and molecules
What is chemical energy
200
This heat transfer is responsible for windy beachers
What is convection
200
This is when a roller coaster has the most kinetic energy
When moving
200
This is when a roller coaster has the most potential energy
When at the top
300
This type of radiation has the strongest penetrating force
What are gamma rays
300
Energy from position or height
What is gravitational energy
300
This is the heat transfer we get from sun
What is radiation
300
If speed doubles for an object, the energy would what ____________ double quadruple half stay the same
What is quadruple?
300
This is the value for g
What is 9.8
400
This type of nuclear decay has a positive charge
What are alpha particles
400
The energy from the vibration and movement of molecules
What is thermal energy
400
A certain type of stainless steel cookware has a layer of copper applied to the bottom to help it heat evenly. The copper transfers heat to the pan by this type of heat transfer.
What is conduction
400
Determine the kinetic energy of a 1000kg roller coaster car that is moving with a speed of 20.0m/s
What is 200,000J
400
A 75kg refrigerator is located on the 70th floor of a skyscraper (300 meters above the ground). What is the potential energy of the refrigerator?
What is 220,500J
500
The half-life of Zn-71 is 2.4 minutes. If one had 100.0 g at the beginning, how many grams would be left after 7.2 minutes has elapsed?
What is 12.5 g remaining
500
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
nuclear energy
500
You are in the top bunk of a bed and you want to turn the air conditioner on while your friend on the bottom bunk is fine is caused by this type of heat transfer
What is convection
500
Missy Diwater, the former platform diver for the Ringling Brother's Circus had a kinetic energy of 15,000J just prior to hitting the bucket of water. If Missy's mass is 50kg, then what is her speed?
What is 24.5m/s
500
The potential energy of a 40kg cannon ball is 14000J. How high was the cannon ball to have this much potential energy?
What is 35.7m