Types of Energy

Front

Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

Back

True

Front

A car at the top of the drop on a roller coaster has ________ energy.

Back

potential

Front

A car rolling down the drop of a roller coaster has ________ energy.

Back

kinetic

Front

We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.

Back

light

Front

Vibrations produce _______ energy.

Back

sound

Front

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A rock at the top of a hill.
• Water falling down a waterfall.
• A pencil sitting on a desk.
• A backpack on the ground.

Back

Water falling down a waterfall.

Front

Objects with a higher temperature have particles that are vibrating _______.

Back

faster

Front

Pushing a filing cabinet across the room is an example of ________ energy.

Back

mechanical

Front

_________ energy is the energy of motion. Options: Potential, Kinetic, Thermal, Sound

Back

Kinetic

Front

_______ energy is stored energy. Options: Potential, Kinetic, Light, Sound

Back

Potential