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Energy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In what position does a rider on a bike have the MOST potential energy and LEAST kinetic energy? | The top of a hill |
| What kind of potential energy involves stretching something like a rubber band? | Elastic potential energy |
| Where does something have the most potential energy? | At the highest point |
| Define energy. | The ability to do work |
| Define potential energy. | Stored energy |
| Define kinetic energy. | Energy in motion |
| Describe the energy transformation that takes place during photosynthesis | radiant to chemical |
| All energy comes from... | The sun |
| Define the law of conservation of energy | Energy can not be created or destroyed, it only changes form |
| What energy transformation occurs in a nuclear power plant? | Nuclear to kinetic to electrical |
| Kinetic to electrical to radiant | |
| Nuclear powerplants use what type of energy? | Nuclear |
| Define chemical energy | energy stored in chemical bonds |
| What type of energy powers the sun? | Nuclear energy |
| Anything moving has _____ _____. | Kinetic energy |
| Define electromagnetic energy | Eenergy that travels in invisible waves |
| What two forms of energy are present in a fire? | Thermal and radiant energy |
| A toaster converts electrical energy into _____ and _____ energy. | Kinetic and thermal |
| Define conduction | Thermal energy transfer from direct contact between substances. |
| Define convection | Thermal energy transfer involving the movement of liquid or gas. |
| Define radiation | Thermal energy transfer using electromagnetic waves |
| What heat transfer method occurs when the heat from the sun travels through space to the Earth? | Radiation |
| Nuclear _____ involves one larger atom dividing into smaller atoms. | Fission |
| List the types of energy that are potential energy. | Nuclear, chemical, gravitational, elastic. |
| Nuclear _____ involves two smaller atoms combing into one larger atom. | Fusion |
| What are some advantages of nuclear energy? | It is very efficient and it does not release carbon into the atmosphere |
| What is a dependent variable? | The thing being measure in a scientific investigation |
| Gravitation potential energy increases with increased _____. | Position |
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