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Which energy source causes the solar panel to generate electrical energy?
Which energy source causes the solar panel to generate electrical energy?
- Wind
- Coal
- The moon
- The sun (correct)
Why must a cyclist be fed in order to continue to pedal?
Why must a cyclist be fed in order to continue to pedal?
Food gives energy
Mechanical energy generates what kind of energy?
Mechanical energy generates what kind of energy?
Electrical
Energy that causes water temperature to increase is called what?
Energy that causes water temperature to increase is called what?
What kind of light bulb is the more efficient?
What kind of light bulb is the more efficient?
What common form of energy is not kinetic, potential, electrical, thermal or mechanical?
What common form of energy is not kinetic, potential, electrical, thermal or mechanical?
Examples of mechanical energy include what?
Examples of mechanical energy include what?
An example of gravitational energy is what?
An example of gravitational energy is what?
Mechanical energy is the sum of which 2 energies?
Mechanical energy is the sum of which 2 energies?
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
If an object changes motion, kinetic energy changes to ______________.
If an object changes motion, kinetic energy changes to ______________.
If an object changes motion, potential energy changes to ___________.
If an object changes motion, potential energy changes to ___________.
When a ball leaves your hand, it will have the most _________ energy.
When a ball leaves your hand, it will have the most _________ energy.
When a ball reaches its highest point, it will have the most ___________ energy.
When a ball reaches its highest point, it will have the most ___________ energy.
When a ball travels through the air, the total energy remains _______________.
When a ball travels through the air, the total energy remains _______________.
The law of conservation of energy states that even though energy is always ______________, energy is not created or destroyed.
The law of conservation of energy states that even though energy is always ______________, energy is not created or destroyed.
One sign that an ________________ has taken place is a change in an object's motion.
One sign that an ________________ has taken place is a change in an object's motion.
One sign that an energy transfer has taken place is a change in the _______________ of a system.
One sign that an energy transfer has taken place is a change in the _______________ of a system.
An example of mechanical energy is a pendulum swinging because it has _______________.
An example of mechanical energy is a pendulum swinging because it has _______________.
When there is friction between surfaces, _______________ is transferred out of a system.
When there is friction between surfaces, _______________ is transferred out of a system.
Kinetic energy is the energy of _____________.
Kinetic energy is the energy of _____________.
Potential energy of an object depends on its height and______________.
Potential energy of an object depends on its height and______________.
Another way to describe potential energy is _____________ energy.
Another way to describe potential energy is _____________ energy.
When you move your hand or foot, your body has ____________ potential energy into kinetic energy.
When you move your hand or foot, your body has ____________ potential energy into kinetic energy.
By pouring water out of a bucket or moving a bucket to the ground, you ______________ the potential energy of a bucket full of water sitting on a bench.
By pouring water out of a bucket or moving a bucket to the ground, you ______________ the potential energy of a bucket full of water sitting on a bench.
When coasting during roller skating, you eventually stop due to ______________.
When coasting during roller skating, you eventually stop due to ______________.
A ball has the greatest potential energy when it's at its ______________point.
A ball has the greatest potential energy when it's at its ______________point.
When a child goes down a slide, the potential energy decreases and the kinetic energy ____________.
When a child goes down a slide, the potential energy decreases and the kinetic energy ____________.
A coiled spring used to help a door close has _______________ when the door is open.
A coiled spring used to help a door close has _______________ when the door is open.
After braking, a bicycle's tires increase in _________________ as friction causes some of the mechanical energy to transfer to thermal energy.
After braking, a bicycle's tires increase in _________________ as friction causes some of the mechanical energy to transfer to thermal energy.
The kinetic energy of an object is directly _______________ to the square of its speed.
The kinetic energy of an object is directly _______________ to the square of its speed.
To arrange books on a shelf for the greatest overall potential energy, place the books in order of _______________ mass to least mass from the top of the shelf.
To arrange books on a shelf for the greatest overall potential energy, place the books in order of _______________ mass to least mass from the top of the shelf.
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Study Notes
Energy Sources and Types
- Solar panels convert solar energy from the sun into electrical energy.
- Food provides energy, essential for cyclists to maintain pedaling.
Energy Transformations
- Mechanical energy can be transformed into electrical energy.
- Changes in an object's motion result in a transformation between kinetic and potential energy.
Thermal and Other Energy Forms
- Thermal energy refers to energy that increases water temperature.
- Sound energy is a common form that is neither kinetic, potential, electrical, nor thermal.
Efficiency and Light
- Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient compared to traditional bulbs.
Mechanical Energy Examples
- Wind blowing and water flowing up a well are practical examples of mechanical energy.
- Mechanical energy is the total of kinetic and potential energy.
Gravitational Energy
- A water tank elevated 5 feet signifies gravitational potential energy.
- A ball at its highest point possesses maximum gravitational potential energy.
Conservation of Energy
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred.
- During motion changes, total energy remains constant, indicating energy conservation.
Energy Transfer Indicators
- Changes in motion signal an energy transfer event.
- Changes in sound within a system can also indicate energy transfer.
Motion and Energy
- Kinetic energy is defined as the energy of motion.
- Potential energy relies on an object's height and mass, also known as stored energy.
Energy Conversion
- Movement of limbs converts potential energy into kinetic energy.
- Pouring water from a bucket decreases its potential energy.
Friction and Energy Transfer
- Friction causes a loss of mechanical energy, converting it to thermal energy.
- Coasting while roller skating eventually leads to stopping because of friction.
Practical Energy Applications
- A coiled spring in a door mechanism embodies elastic potential energy when the door is open.
- The kinetic energy of an object is proportional to the square of its speed.
Potential Energy on a Shelf
- For maximizing overall potential energy, arrange books from greatest mass at the top of the shelf to least mass at the bottom.
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