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6.4d
6.4d Energy Transformations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of energy? | Energy is the ability to cause changes in matter. Energy is the ability to do work. |
| Energy is continuously ______________ from one place to another. | Transferred |
| True or False: Energy transformations are important in energy usage. | True |
| The energy of movement is called? | Mechanical energy |
| The energy of moving electrons is called? | Electrical energy |
| Name the energy transformation when someone eats and then runs a race. | Chemical energy changes to mechanical energy |
| Name the energy transformation when a gas-powered car drives down the road. | Chemical energy changes to mechanical energy |
| In a coal burning electrical power plant, when is chemical energy transforming to thermal energy? | When coal is used for fuel as the heat source. |
| Food is what type of energy? | Chemical |
| A bike being ridden is what type of energy? | Mechanical |
| A spinning generator is producing what type of energy? | Electrical |
| Solar panels use what type of energy converting it to what type of energy? | Radiant energy to electrical energy |
| Gas powered cars begin with _________ energy converted to mechanical energy. | Chemical |