Energy Stations Flashcards

What energy conversion occurs in a photovoltaic (PV) cell?

What type of energy conversion occurs in a battery?

What kind of energy conversion occurs in a bicycle?

What is the energy conversion in a wind turbine?

What energy conversion takes place in a handwarmer?

What type of energy conversion occurs in a lightstick?

What is the energy conversion in a flashlight?

What energy conversion occurs in a radiometer?

What type of energy conversion does a BBQ grill perform?

What is the energy conversion that happens in the sun?

What type of energy conversion occurs in a firefly?

What kind of energy conversion does an athlete perform?

What is the energy conversion in a car engine?

What type of energy conversion occurs in a firecracker?

An endothermic reaction absorbs heat.

An exothermic reaction releases heat.

Energy Conversions in Various Devices

Radiant to Electrical: Conversion occurs in photovoltaic (PV) cells, converting sunlight into usable electricity.
Chemical to Electrical: Batteries store chemical energy and convert it into electrical energy for powering devices.
Mechanical to Motion: Bicycles convert the rider's pedaling (mechanical energy) into motion to propel forward.
Motion to Electrical: Wind turbines harness kinetic energy from wind and convert it into electrical energy.
Chemical to Thermal: Handwarmers utilize chemical reactions to release heat for warmth.
Chemical to Radiant: Lightsticks operate through chemical reactions that emit light.
Electrical/Chemical to Radiant/Thermal: Flashlights convert stored battery energy into light and heat.
Radiant to Thermal/Motion: Radiometers convert light energy into heat and movement, demonstrating thermal effects.
Chemical to Thermal/Radiant: BBQ grills convert the chemical energy from fuel into heat and light for cooking.
Nuclear to Thermal/Radiant: The sun's energy conversion is primarily nuclear, emitting heat and light to Earth.
Chemical to Thermal/Radiant: Fireflies produce light through chemical reactions involving bioluminescence.
Chemical to Mechanical/Motion: Athletes convert stored chemical energy from food into mechanical energy for physical activities.
Chemical to Sound/Mechanical/Electrical: Car engines transform chemical energy of fuel into sound, motion, and electrical energy to operate.
Endothermic Reactions: Chemical processes that absorb heat from their surroundings.
Exothermic Reactions: Chemical processes that release heat into their surroundings.

Explore the various energy conversions in this engaging flashcard quiz. Each card highlights a different process, such as radiant to electrical in PV cells and chemical to electrical in batteries. Test your knowledge on how energy transforms in everyday devices and systems.